Lexington and Concord (apr 19, 1775 – apr 19, 1775)
Description:
On April 19 1775, British troops are sent to confiscate colonial weapons in Lexington and Concord when they run into an untrained and angry militia and the revolutionary war is on.Quote 1:
“Stand your ground! If they mean to have a war, let it begin here!”
- Captain John Parker
Quote 2:
“Hold your fire till you see the whites of their eyes!”
- William Prescott
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Date:
apr 19, 1775
apr 19, 1775
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