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apr 19, 1775 - Battles of Lexington and Concord

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When British troops are sent to confiscate colonial weapons, they run into an untrained and angry militia. This ragtag army defeats 700 British soldiers and the surprise victory bolsters their confidence for the war ahead.

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apr 19, 1775
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~ 250 years ago