apr 19, 1775 - The Battles of Lexington and Concord
Description:
American colonists defended their homes from British troops coming to take their weapons and ammunition. These two battles happened because British troops were coming to capture Patriot leaders and the ammunition stores in Concord. The colonists thus felt the need to defend themselves.Added to timeline:
Date:
apr 19, 1775
Now
~ 250 years ago