19 avr. 1775 - The Battles of Lexington and Concord

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With high tension between Britain and the Colonies, the Battles of Lexington and Concord kicked off the revolutionary war. When Joseph Warren learned of British troops marching to Concord, he sent Paul Revere and William Dawes to spread the news to residents. Militiamen encountered British troops in Lexington, but didn't do well against them. The troops marched on to Concord to confiscate arms, not knowing most had already been found. 2,000 minutemen followed close behind the troops as they began to leave, and began shooting while hidden behind trees, houses, and other buildings. The colonists didn't fare well in either battles, but it showed they would go against even the most powerful people for their liberty.