018 The American Revolution: Lexington and Concord Pt. I

In the spring of 1775, tensions between the British and Colonists
had risen to a fever pitch. As the inhabitants of
Boston grew restive over British restrictions, General
Thomas Gage was left with few choices. While not wanting to spark
an insurrection, he chose to remove munitions that could be used
against the British soldiers. On a raid to Concord, they were met
by American militia on the village green of Lexington. Shots were
fired. An insurrection had begun.


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