Facts About the Battle of Lexington

The Revolutionary War was the official independence of the United States of America from Britain. There were many significant battles throughout the years, but the most important was the Battle of Lexington.

Time Frame

The Battle of Lexington occurred on April 19, 1775, in Lexington, Massachusetts. This battle began the Revolutionary War.

History

Many know the story of Paul Revere riding through the town exclaiming, "The British are Coming! The British are coming!" That was the case, and thanks to his words, 40 minutemen awaited British troops under the command of Capt. John Parker.

Significance

British troops were passing through Lexington to head to Concord to steal the settlers' military supplies. The settlers wanted to stop the British from reaching their destination.

Theories/Speculation

The Battle of Lexington began when British soldiers shot at settlers after a single gunshot when off. Historians believe this was an accidental gunshot from one of the settlers.

Conclusion

Although the Battle of Lexington is seen as a victory for the British, when they arrived in Concord, all the supplies had vanished, leading to another battle.

References

• Military Guide: Battle of Lexington
• Battle of Lexington Sidebar