Lexington and Concord
(and the Midnight Riders)
Before the Battle
They would use Lanterns to indicate whether the British were coming by land, or by sea.
One if by land, two if by sea.
The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere
Paul Revere, along with William Dawes, and Dr. Samuel Prescott, galloped on their horses along the countryside to warn of the coming of the regulars (British troops).
Paul Revere, along with another midnight rider, were detained.
The Word Spreads, and the Battle Begins
During the fighting at Lexington Green, the British killed 7 Americans, and advanced to Concord. New militia that were arriving at Concord then thwarted the British army, and they retreated. During their retreat, several other militia confronted them and caused over 125 British casualties. In total, 76 were killed, 174 were wounded, and 26 were missing.
Paul Revere
The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere
The Battle of Lexington and Concord
Works Cited
Information Cited
"Lexington and Concord." Ushistory.org. Independence Hall Association, n.d. Web. 23 Sept. 2014.