The First Shots of the American Revolution | Lexington and Concord, 1775

On April 19, 1775, British soldiers and colonial militiamen clashed at Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts. What began as a mission to seize colonial military supplies became the opening battles of the American Revolutionary War. Discover the midnight warnings, the mysterious first shot, the fighting at the North Bridge, and the dramatic retreat that changed the course of American history. How would you have responded if you had lived in Massachusetts in 1775? Would you have joined the colonial militia, supported Britain, or remained neutral? Share your thoughts below. Subscribe for more fascinating stories from American history. #AmericanHistory #AmericanRevolution #LexingtonAndConcord #USHistory #HistoryDocumentary