The Revolution Begins
The clash began on April 19, 1775, when more about 700 British soldiers were given what they thought were secret orders to destroy colonial military supplies in Concord, Massachusetts. Fortunately, thanks to a rather elaborate colonial intelligence network, led by the Sons of Liberty, the Patriots were aware that their supplies were at risk, and were able to move them to different locations long before the British began to move.

Also, thanks to the daring rides of a few brave men, the colonial militia knew that an engagement with the Bri?sh Army was imminent The first shots were fired just after dawn in Lexington, Massachusetts morning of the 19th, the “Shot Heard Round the World.” The colonial militia, a band of 500 men, were outnumbered…
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