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Road to Revolution

Question 7 • 8th Grade US History & Geography A

Why were the battles in Lexington, Concord, and Cambridge significant?

Answer
A
The colonial militia easily defeated the British army.
B
The British had done nothing to provoke the fighting.
C
The battles marked the beginning of the American Revolution.
D
The battles showed how unprepared the colonists were for a war.

Explanation

The fighting at Lexington and Concord began in April 1775, and it quickly spread to Cambridge and the surrounding area. These battles marked the start of the armed conflict between the colonies and Great Britain, beginning the American Revolution. The militia did not easily defeat the British, so choice A is not correct.

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