Which famous phrase is associated with the American Revolution stemming from the battles?
  • The shot heard ''round the world"
What was the role of the Massachusetts Provincial Congress in the lead-up to the battles?
  • They organized colonial resistance
What did the outcome of Lexington and Concord demonstrate about the colonies?
  • They could successfully resist British forces
How did the British soldier’s discipline compare to that of the colonial militia?
  • British soldiers were more disciplined
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