Lexington & Concord: Opening Shots of the American Revolution
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What was the main reason for General Thomas Gage's actions to secure the colony's military supplies?

  • To trade the supplies with the British forces
  • To distribute the supplies evenly among the colonial leaders
  • To prevent the Patriot militias from accessing the supplies (correct)
  • To provide additional supplies to the Patriot militias

    • What did General Thomas Gage do after receiving orders from London on April 14, 1775?

  • He ordered his troops to retreat from Massachusetts
  • He sought permission to leave Boston
  • He planned to disarm the militias and arrest key colonial leaders (correct)
  • He decided to negotiate with the Patriot militias

    • What did many key colonial figures, such as John Hancock and Samuel Adams, do upon learning about Gage's orders?

  • They decided to join the British forces
  • They openly defied General Thomas Gage
  • They left Boston to seek safety in the country (correct)
  • They surrendered to the British troops

    • What did Patriot leader Dr. Joseph Warren inform Paul Revere and William Dawes about on the night of April 18, 1775?

    <p>The British would be embarking that night for Cambridge and the road to Lexington and Concord</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of General Thomas Gage's efforts to secure the colony's military supplies at Concord?

    <p>Many of the supplies were quickly moved to other towns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the consequence of the scouting party sent by Gage towards Concord?

    <p>It alerted the colonials to British intentions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the initial order given to the town's militia by Captain John Parker?

    <p>To form into ranks on the town green and not fire unless fired upon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who led the British vanguard that arrived in Lexington?

    <p>Major John Pitcairn</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What led to an exchange of fire between the British and the militia in Lexington?

    <p>A shot from an unknown source</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many militia members were killed in the exchange of fire at Lexington?

    <p>Eight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did the Concord militia take up a position after falling back from the North Bridge?

    <p>On a hill across the North Bridge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who led the Concord militia as they reinforced their position near the North Bridge?

    <p>Colonel James Barrett</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did the colonial militia take up concealed positions to attack the British column during their return march to Boston?

    <p>Along the road</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many casualties did Smith's men suffer during the return march to Boston?

    <p>272</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the immediate effect of the news of the fighting spreading?

    <p>Formation of a colonial army of over 20,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action did Captain John Parker partially comply with when the British vanguard arrived in Lexington?

    <p>Ordering his men to go home, but retain their muskets</p> Signup and view all the answers

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