The Battles of Lexington & Concord Flashcards
Learn about the events, effect and reasons behind the Battles of Lexington and Concord (26 cards)
What year did the Battles of Lexington and Concord take place?
1775
True or False: The Battles of Lexington and Concord were the first military engagements of the American Revolutionary War.
True
Fill in the blank: The Battles of Lexington and Concord occurred on April __, 1775.
19
What were the British troops attempting to seize at Concord?
Colonial military supplies
Who was the famous rider that warned the colonists of the British approach?
Paul Revere
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a significant outcome of the battles? A) The British captured Boston, B) The colonists gained confidence, C) The war ended, D) France joined the war.
B) The colonists gained confidence
What was the initial conflict at Lexington known as?
The Shot Heard ‘Round the World
True or False: The British forces were outnumbered by the colonial militia at Concord.
True
What was the primary reason for the colonial militias to gather at Lexington and Concord?
To resist British military actions and protect their rights.
How did the battles affect colonial unity?
They fostered greater unity among the colonies against British rule.
What was the name of the colonial militia that fought at the battles?
Minutemen
Fill in the blank: The battles marked the beginning of the __ War.
American Revolutionary
Who commanded the British troops during the Battles of Lexington and Concord?
General Thomas Gage
True or False: The British troops were successful in their mission at Concord.
False
What was the outcome of the battle at Lexington?
The British won the battle but faced significant resistance.
What was the significance of the North Bridge in Concord?
It was where colonists successfully pushed back British forces.
Multiple Choice: What was the main goal of the British troops in the battles? A) To arrest colonial leaders, B) To destroy military supplies, C) To recruit soldiers, D) To negotiate peace.
B) To destroy military supplies
What did the colonial victory at Concord demonstrate?
It showed that the colonists could stand up to British regulars.
Fill in the blank: The battles led to the formation of the __ Congress.
Second Continental
What was the British strategy during the march to Concord?
To conduct a surprise attack to seize arms.
True or False: The battles resulted in a large number of casualties on both sides.
True
What role did local intelligence networks play in the battles?
They provided early warnings about British movements.
What was the aftermath of the battles for the British troops?
They faced a harrowing retreat back to Boston, suffering heavy losses.
Who were the ‘Minutemen’?
Colonial militia members who were ready to fight at a minute’s notice.
