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Flashcards on Battle of Lexington and Concord
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When did the Battle of Lexington and Concord take place?
April 19, 1775
Where did the Battle of Lexington and Concord occur?
Massachusetts, United States
Who were the opposing sides in the Battle of Lexington and Concord?
British and American colonists
What was the main cause of the Battle of Lexington and Concord?
Tensions between the British government and the American colonists over taxation without representation
What was the outcome of the Battle of Lexington and Concord?
The British suffered heavy casualties and were forced to retreat, marking the start of the American Revolutionary War
Who was the leader of the American militia during the Battle of Lexington and Concord?
Captain John Parker
What was the famous quote associated with the Battle of Lexington and Concord?
“The shot heard 'round the world”
What was the significance of the Battle of Lexington and Concord?
It sparked the American Revolutionary War and united the colonists against British rule.
Did the American colonists win the Battle of Lexington and Concord?
No, but it was considered a moral victory as they stood up against the powerful British army.
What role did Paul Revere play in the Battle of Lexington and Concord?
He rode to Lexington to warn Samuel Adams and John Hancock of the approaching British troops.
Who fired the first shot in the Battle of Lexington and Concord?
It is still uncertain who fired the first shot, as it occurred in the chaos of the skirmish.
What was the militia known as during the Battle of Lexington and Concord?
Minutemen
How many British soldiers were involved in the Battle of Lexington and Concord?
Approximately 700 soldiers
What was the nickname given to the British regular soldiers?
Redcoats
What was the primary objective of the British army in the Battle of Lexington and Concord?
To seize colonial weapons and ammunition
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When did the Battle of Lexington and Concord take place?
May 19, 1775
July 4, 1776
April 19, 1775
June 14, 1777
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Where did the Battle of Lexington and Concord occur?
Massachusetts, United States
Virginia, United States
Pennsylvania, United States
New York, United States
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Who were the opposing sides in the Battle of Lexington and Concord?
British and American colonists
French and British
Spanish and American colonists
Native Americans and British
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What was the main cause of the Battle of Lexington and Concord?
Territorial disputes
Religious conflicts
Tensions over taxation without representation
Economic disagreements
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What was the outcome of the Battle of Lexington and Concord?
British victory, leading to continued colonial rule
British retreat, marking the start of the American Revolutionary War
Unconditional surrender of the American colonists
Treaty signed between British and Americans
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Who was the leader of the American militia during the Battle of Lexington and Concord?
George Washington
Captain John Parker
Thomas Jefferson
Benjamin Franklin
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What was the famous quote associated with the Battle of Lexington and Concord?
Give me liberty, or give me death!
No taxation without representation
The shot heard 'round the world
We hold these truths to be self-evident
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What was the significance of the Battle of Lexington and Concord?
It resulted in American independence
It sparked the American Revolutionary War and united the colonists against British rule
It led to the signing of the Declaration of Independence
It ended British colonial presence in North America
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Did the American colonists win the Battle of Lexington and Concord?
No, but it was considered a moral victory as they stood up against the powerful British army
Yes, they achieved a decisive victory
No, it was a complete defeat for the colonists
The outcome was inconclusive
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What was the role of Paul Revere in the Battle of Lexington and Concord?
He rode to Lexington to warn Samuel Adams and John Hancock of the approaching British troops
He commanded the American militia
He negotiated a peace treaty with the British
He drafted the Declaration of Independence
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