What did the British troops find when they reached the North Bridge in Concord?
Correct answer(s):
- American militia ready to fight
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What was the result of the fighting in the countryside as British troops retreated?
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- They faced ambushes from colonists
Who famously warned the colonists about the British march?
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- Paul Revere
What signal was used to indicate that the British were coming?
Correct answer(s):
- A lantern in the Old North Church
What was the outcome of the initial skirmish at Lexington?
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- A clear victory for the British
How many British troops were estimated to have marched to Concord?
Correct answer(s):
- About 700
What was the significance of the “shot heard round the world”?
Correct answer(s):
- It was the first shot fired in the war
Who commanded the American forces at Concord?
Correct answer(s):
- John Parker
What strategy did American militia use during the battles?
Correct answer(s):
- Guerrilla warfare
What was the total number of British casualties at Lexington and Concord?
Correct answer(s):
- 73 dead, 174 wounded
What was the role of Minutemen during the battles?
Correct answer(s):
- Trained militia ready for quick response
Which American figure was known for his role in the initial conflict at Lexington?
Correct answer(s):
- John Parker
What lesson about unity can be drawn from the Battle of Bunker Hill?
Correct answer(s):
- Disunity leads to failure
What date did the Battle of Lexington and Concord occur?
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- April 19, 1775
Which two towns were primarily involved in the first battles of the American Revolution?
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- Lexington and Concord
Who was the British general leading the forces at Lexington and Concord?
Correct answer(s):
- General Gage
What was the main objective of the British troops during the march to Concord?
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- To seize military supplies
How did the terrain of the battlefield influence American tactics?
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- It provided a natural defense
What lesson about warfare was highlighted by the Battle of Bunker Hill?
Correct answer(s):
- Terrain and preparation matter
What long-term strategy did the Americans adopt after the battle?
Correct answer(s):
- Guerrilla tactics