apr 18, 1775 - General Gage's March to Lexington & Concord

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Important Persons Involved: General Thomas Gage, Paul Revere, British troops

What it Was: The colonial secretary in London proclaimed Massachusetts to be in "open rebellion" and ordered Gage to march against. On this night, Gage dispatched 700 soldiers to capture colonial leaders and supplies at Concord. Paul Revere and other riders warned Patriots in many towns and at dawn, militiamen confronted the British regulars at Lexington and then Concord. 73 British soldiers were killed, 174 were wounded, and 26 were missing. British fire killed 49 Massachusetts militiamen and wounded 39.

How it Led to Revolution: The "shot heard 'round the world" marked the start of the Revolution. It was a disaster for the British and convinced many Americans to take up arms and support independence.

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