apr 19, 1775 - Lexington and Concord
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British tried to seize weapons stored in Concord. Paul Revere, William Dawes, and Samuel Prescott warn colonists. Minutemen met British at Lexington. Shot fired and colonists killed. "Shot heard around the world" Colonists conduct guerrilla battle along road to Concord.
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