How did international press coverage of the battle affect the Revolutionary War?
  • It helped boost American recruitment
Which document formally declared the colonies’ grievances against Britain after the battles?
  • The Olive Branch Petition
What role did women play during the battles of Lexington and Concord?
  • They provided supplies and care for the wounded
What was the result of the fighting in the countryside as British troops retreated?
  • They faced ambushes from colonists