The Battles of Lexington and Concord

What was the main purpose of the minutemen in the colonies?

• To negotiate with the British

• To prepare and be ready to fight at a minute's notice

• To collect taxes for the colonies

• To manage colonial trade

Who was the British commander that sent scouts to Concord?

• General George Washington

• Captain John Parker

• General Thomas Gage

• Ethan Allen

What was the signal that the British were crossing the Charles River?

• A gunshot

• Two lamps hung from the Old North Church

• A drum beat

• A trumpet call

What famous phrase did Paul Revere shout during his midnight ride?

• "The British are fleeing!"

• "The redcoats are coming!"

• "Freedom for all!"

• "Arm yourselves quickly!"

Where did the first confrontation between the minutemen and the British take place?

• Concord

• Boston

• Lexington

• Fort Ticonderoga

How many British soldiers were sent to seize colonial arms in Concord?

• 300

• 700

• 4000

• 200

What did the British find when they reached Concord?

• A large store of arms

• An empty village

• An army of 1000 minutemen

• A welcoming party

What was the outcome of the battle at the bridge outside Concord?

• The minutemen were defeated

• The British were defeated

• The battle was inconclusive

• Both sides retreated

How many British soldiers were lost by the time they reached Boston?

• 50

• 73

• 100

• 200

What did the battles of Lexington and Concord signify for the colonies?

• A peaceful resolution was near

• The beginning of the Revolutionary War

• The colonies would remain under British rule

• A new trade agreement with Britain