Question

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facing the threat of rebellion, british general thomas gage hoped to prevent violence by ordering the seizure of weapons and powder being stored in
concord, massachusetts, twenty miles northwest of boston. departing boston late in the evening on april 18, 1775, the kings troops marched into the
small town of lexington at around 5:00 am the next morning. waiting to greet them was a small company of militia commanded by captain john parker.

what was significant about the battles of lexington and concord?

○ they were located along the potomac river.

○ the troops experienced disease, harsh winters, and a lack of food.

○ george washington became the leader of the colonial army.

○ they were the first battle between the colonists and the british military.

Explanation:

The Battles of Lexington and Concord marked the official start of the American Revolutionary War, as they were the first direct armed conflicts between colonial militia and British military forces. The other options are incorrect: the battles were near Boston, not the Potomac River; the hardships of disease, cold, and lack of food describe Valley Forge, not these battles; George Washington was appointed to lead the Continental Army after these battles.

Answer:

They were the first battle between the colonists and the British military.