What date did the Battles of Lexington and Concord occur?
April 19, 1775
This battle marked the beginning of the American Revolution.
Who was the American leader at the Battles of Lexington and Concord?
John Parker
He commanded the American forces during the battle.
What was the outcome of the Battles of Lexington and Concord?
Victory for Americans
This was the first battle and first shot of the American Revolution.
What was the estimated number of casualties in the Battles of Lexington and Concord?
- American: 93
- British: 300
Total estimated casualties were 393.
Fill in the blank: The Battles of Lexington and Concord were the first battle of the American Revolution, and nobody knows who shot _______.
first
Historians still debate who fired the first shot.
What was the size of the American force engaged in the Battles of Lexington and Concord?
5,460
This was against a British force of 1,500.
What was the famous quote by John Parker during the Battles of Lexington and Concord?
“Stand your ground. Don’t fire unless fired upon, but if they mean to have a war…let it begin here”
This quote reflects the resolve of the American forces.
Thomas Gage
was heading to Concord to seize American arms.
Paul Revere and William Dawes
Travelled on horse to Lexington and concord, alerting the local militias of the incoming British threat.
Minutemen and militias
armed themselves and awaited the redcoats.
70 Americans in Lexington
try to hold the British back but retreat.
British troops
advance on concord and fire at any colonial attempts at defense.
British continue on the ‘Battle Road’
in Concord where they are fired on by minutemen from behind cover.
British fall back to Boston
and are fired on during their retreat.
Who planned the capture of Fort Ticonderoga?
- Benedict Arnold
- Ethan Allen
They planned a late-night sneak attack with their soldiers.
What was the date of the capture of Fort Ticonderoga?
May 10, 1775
This event was significant in the early stages of the American Revolutionary War.
Why is Fort Ticonderoga considered a very important point?
It controls access between Montreal and Albany
This strategic location was crucial for military movements.
What body of water did Arnold and Allen cross to reach Fort Ticonderoga?
Lake Champlain
They rowed silently across the lake for a surprise attack.
True or false: The capture of Fort Ticonderoga was executed in a daylight attack.
FALSE
The attack was planned as a late-night sneak attack.
