Question

question 6 of 10
the reason for the fighting between colonial militiamen and british soldiers in lexington and concord was to:
a. protest the intolerable acts instituted by the british government.
b. inspire other colonies to rise and fight against british troops.
c. protect a store of weapons and defend settlers from the british.
d. display a show of force and bravery to the british government.

Explanation:

The British were on a mission to seize a colonial weapons - store in Concord. The colonial militiamen fought to protect this store and the settlers from the advancing British soldiers.

Answer:

C. protect a store of weapons and defend settlers from the British.