The 'Shot Heard 'Round the World' refers to the first shots fired at which engagement?
Show answer and explanation
Correct answer: Battles of Lexington and Concord
In April 1775, British troops marched from Boston to seize colonial weapons and arrest rebel leaders. The resulting skirmishes at Lexington and Concord marked the beginning of armed conflict between the colonies and Britain.
Keep practicing
More American Revolution questions
- What was the impact of Shays' Rebellion in 1786 on the political development of the United States?
- What was the primary purpose of the British Proclamation of 1763 following the French and Indian War?
- The Stamp Act of 1765 was distinct from previous navigation acts because it was the first:
- Which Enlightenment philosopher's concept of 'natural rights'—specifically life, liberty, and property—heavily influenced Thomas Jefferson'…
- What was the strategic significance of the American victory at the Battle of Saratoga in 1777?
- Which 1776 pamphlet by Thomas Paine used plain language to argue that it was 'common sense' for the colonies to seek independence from a di…