Question

It is one of the most iconic moments in American history. What happened at Lexington and Concord? And when? And who was involved? And why did it happen? And what were the consequences? What did this moment, this episode, this two-pronged battle reveal about the colonists and about their adversaries?

Answer 1

What happened at Lexington and Concord?

British troops marched from Boston to Concord in order to seize an arms cache. On getting alerted by Paul Revere and fellow riders, the colonial militiamen mobilized their troops and fought against the British and drove them out. This led to a series of important battles and is pivotal in declaring open rebellion.

And when? And who was involved? And why did it happen?

It happened on April 19, 1775. Joseph Warren, Paul Revere, Samuel Prescott and William Dawes from the colonialists. They freed Samuel Adams and John Hancock. The other end was 250 British Redcoats.

It happened due to the ever ending taxed that were being levied on its 13 American colonies. Sugar Act, Stamp Act, Townshend Act acted as important reasons for the days leading up to the open rebellion at Massachusetts.

And what were the consequences? What did this moment, this episode, this two-pronged battle reveal about the colonists and about their adversaries?

It proved that the colonialists could fight against one of the most powerful armies of the time. They brought about the death of 250 Redcoats and sparked the movement that led to a full-blown independence struggle in the summer that followed. This revealed that the colonialists were done with the exploitation by the adversaries in the name of prosperity and British rule. The consequences as we know it was several important battles that led to the American Freedom.