Key Events
What event started the American Revolution in this episode?
The Battles of Lexington and Concord.
Who was the leader of the colonists at Lexington?
Captain John Parker.
Why were the colonists willing to fight the British?
They wanted to defend their rights and freedom from British control.
In which town did the first battle take place?
Lexington.
What does "militia" mean?
A group of regular citizens who are trained to fight in emergencies.
What did the British soldiers want to do in Concord?
They wanted to seize colonial weapons stored there.
Who led the British troops at Lexington and Concord?
Major John Pitcairn.
What does the phrase "the shot heard 'round the world" mean?
It refers to the first gunfire that started the Revolutionary War and impacted the world.
What was the second location where the fighting occurred?
Concord.
What is a "redcoat"?
A British soldier, named for the red uniform they wore.
Who fired the first shot at Lexington?
No one knows for sure.
What role did Sarah and James play in this episode?
They witnessed the battles and helped report on the events.
Why was the Battle of Concord important?
It showed the colonists could stand up to British troops.
Where were the British soldiers coming from?
Boston
What are "Minutemen"?
Colonial soldiers who could be ready to fight in a minute’s notice.
What did the colonists do after the British left Concord?
They ambushed the British on their way back to Boston.
Who were the Minutemen?
Colonists who were ready to fight at a minute’s notice.
What did the British underestimate about the colonists?
The colonists' determination to fight for their independence.
Where did the colonists hide their weapons that the British were looking for?
In Concord.
What is "ammunition"?
Bullets and gunpowder used for weapons.
How did the "shot heard 'round the world" change history?
It marked the beginning of the American Revolution and showed the colonists were ready to fight for independence.
Why was Paul Revere important before the battle?
He warned the colonists that the British were coming.
Why did some colonists not want to fight the British at first?
They were unsure about breaking away from Britain and feared war.
What route did the British take when retreating to Boston?
They followed the road back to Boston but were ambushed along the way by colonists.
What does "retreat" mean?
To pull back or move away from a fight.