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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Taxes and Protest

Question 8 • MHS-US History A CR

Why are the Battles of Lexington and Concord significant?

Answer
A
The colonial militia was defeated. Their ammunition was destroyed.
B
The British admitted defeat and withdrew completely from Massachusetts.
C
The battles marked the beginning of the American Revolution.
D
The battles showed how unprepared the colonists were.

Explanation

The Battles of Lexington and Concord took place in April 1775, when British troops and colonial militia first fought openly. These clashes marked the beginning of the American Revolution, so the correct choice is “The battles marked the beginning of the American Revolution.”

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