The American Revolution: From Militia to Bunker Hill

Jan 05, 2026

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The Revolutionary War commenced with untrained colonial militias, including the swift minutemen. The first shots fired at Lexington and Concord, marked by the iconic "shot heard 'round the world," signified the beginning of armed conflict. Paul Revere’s famous midnight ride warned of British intent, rallying colonists. Patrick Henry’s passionate plea for liberty inspired many, as George Washington assumed command. The Battle of Bunker Hill revealed the militia's courage, notably the order, "Don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes!" Eventually, the British retreated from Boston amidst growing colonial resolve.

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The American Revolution: From Militia to Bunker Hill

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XX – The Revolution Begins • Colonial Army 1. militia – no training 2. minutemen – could be ready to fight in one minute B. Lexington and Concord 1. First shots of the war were fired 2. “The shot heard around the world.” 3. Paul Revere’s warning – The British are coming!
XX – The Revolution Begins (cont) C. Pattrick Henry 1. “Give me liberty or give me death!” 2. Formed a Continental Congress 3. George Washington is now General D. Bunkerhill in Boston 1. At first the militia ran away when the English fired their first shots. 2. Colonists low on weapons and supplies. 3. “Don’t fire until you see the whites of their eyes!” 4. Guns of Fort Ticonderoga save the colonists. 5. British wake up the next morning with large cannons aimed at them. 6. British retreat from Boston.