Of what significance were the Battles of Lexington and Concord?

A. They brought the American Revolution to an end.

B. They were the first battles in America's fight for independence.

C. They gave the upper hand to Great Britain against the continental army.

D. They indicated that the war for independence would be swift.

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Mikayla Donovan

29 June, 02:28

Of what significance were the Battles of Lexington and Concord?

A. They brought the American Revolution to an end.

B. They were the first battles in America's fight for independence.

C. They gave the upper hand to Great Britain against the continental army.

D. They indicated that the war for independence would be swift.

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Erik · Answer 1

The significance of these battles is that they were the first battles of the Revolutionary War. These battles happened in April of 1775. They happened because the British commander in Boston had heard of supplies of powder and weapons being kept by Patriots in the towns of Lexington and Concord.

Answer: B