Lexington and Concord

Lexington and Concord refers to the first military engagements of the American Revolutionary War, which took place on April 19, 1775. British troops aimed to seize colonial military supplies stored in Concord, Massachusetts. Minutemen, colonial militia, gathered to confront them, resulting in skirmishes in both Lexington and Concord. The battles demonstrated colonial resistance against British authority, igniting widespread support for independence and leading to a broader conflict. These events are often summarized by the phrase "the shot heard 'round the world," signifying the beginning of a struggle for freedom that would reshape the course of history.