Lexington
On what date did the battles of Lexington and Concord take place?
April 19, 1775
What did the armed American Colonists call themselves?
patriots or minutemen {same people}
In 1775, the colonists were citizens of this country
Great Britain
What was another name for the Minutemen?
militias
How many casualties (wounded soldiers) did the British suffer at Lexington?
1 wounded soldier (+ 1 wounded horse)
Who fired the "Shot heard 'round the world"?
Unclear, but most likely an American from behind Buckman's Tavern
Did the Minutemen retreat in Concord?
no
This happened on March 5, 1770, in Massachusetts
The Boston "Massacre"
Did the Minutemen retreat in Lexington?
yes
What did the British troops do after they realized they were outnumbered?
Retreated
How fast were minutemen supposed to be ready?
at a minute's notice
About how many British soldiers were killed at the North Bridge and the retreat back to Boston?
Between 75-99
Which 2 people got captured during the attempt to warn Adams and Hancock?
Paul Revere, William Dawes
Who won the battle at Concord?
The colonists and Minutemen
What did the British do to make the Colonists angry?
Set fire to the Colonist's houses
Where did the colonists gather during the British advance through Concord?
North Bridge
Who created the Minutemen?
Continental Congress