Battle of Concord

The Battle of Concord, fought on April 19, 1775, was a key event at the start of the American Revolutionary War. British troops aimed to seize colonial weapons and arrest rebel leaders in Concord, Massachusetts. Colonial militia, alerted by spies, prepared to defend. When British soldiers reached Concord, they encountered resisting colonists, leading to skirmishes. The conflict spread, culminating in the British retreat to Boston under attack from colonial forces. This battle symbolized colonial resistance and united Americans in their fight for independence from British rule.