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The Battles of Lexington and Concord
The British commander, General Thomas Gage planned a surprise march to Concord. Their plan was to seize Concord arms, but they didn't know that the Sons of Liberty were watching. They sent a signal that meant the British were coming by water. Messengers were ready, and they warned others that the redcoats were coming. A few hours later, in the early morning, the redcoats reached Lexington. About 70 Minutemen were waiting, but they were outnumbered. Suddenly, a shot was fired, but no one knows who fired it. Eight colonists were killed in the small fight that broke out. The redcoats finely made it to Concord, but 300 Minutemen met them by a bridge. The British were forced to retreat because of the geographical advantage the colonists had.