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Lexington Green, April 19, 1775

The British arrive in Concord

  • A few hours later the British got to Concord.
  • The Colonists thought they were going to burn the town down.
  • As the British approached, the colonists advance toward them.
  • A shot is fired, and the militia are ordered to fire back.
  • "Fire, fellow soldiers, for God's sake fire!"

by Kirsten Farhm

Works Cited

  • http://www.battleroad.org/history.html
  • http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/lexington.htm
  • http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/the-american-revolution-begins

Setting the Stage

  • The Boston Massacre was 5 years before.
  • The Boston Tea Party had shown the British how frustrated the colonist were.
  • Colonist wanted to run their own affairs.
  • Some even wanted Independence .
  • The Colonists had been producing weapons and training militia.

The British Arrive in Lexington

  • When the British arrived at the Town Green in Lexington, there were 50-70 militia men waiting.
  • The Colonists didn't want to fight, but to stand up to the British.
  • The British say, "Lay down your arms!" and most of the colonists disperse but they don't put their guns down.
  • Suddenly, shots are fired. Two militia men are shot dead.

The British are Coming

  • British military governor General Thomas Gage wanted to take the Colonists' weapons and capture Samuel Adams and John Hancock, who were patriot leaders.
  • The Colonists had heard about this. Paul Revere arranged a communication system to let people know how the British were coming and so they could get ready.
  • Once they got the signal, Paul Revere and William Dawes spread the news.
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