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The Road to Lexington and Concord: Key Events Leading to the American Revolution**

This section highlights pivotal events leading up to the battles of Lexington and Concord in 1775, marking the start of the American Revolution. It covers the Intolerable Acts imposed by Parliament, the actions of the First Continental Congress, and the emergence of the Minutemen – colonial troops ready to respond at a moment’s notice. Key figures such as Paul Revere, William Dawes, and Samuel Prescott played crucial roles in warning colonists of British troop movements. Understanding these events provides insight into the growing tensions that ignited the fight for independence.

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The Road to Lexington and Concord: Key Events Leading to the American Revolution**

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  1. P. 154/ Wbk. 19

  2. Chapter 6 Section 3 Road to Lexington & Concord P. 19/ P. 154 • Sequencing Events As you read this section, answer the questions about events shown in the time line below. 1774 • What was the Intolerable Acts? • Series of harsh laws by Parliament- • Closing Boston harbor ‘til colonists paid for destroyed tea • Banned Committees of Correspondence 1774 British pass the Intolerable Acts • 2. What two decisions did the Continental Congress make? • Banned trade with Britain until repeal of Intolerable Acts • Train troops in each colony First Continental Congress meets.

  3. 1774 3. Who were the Minutemen? Colonial troops prepared to fight at a minute’s notice Training of Minutemen begins. • 4. Why were the British marching toward Lexington and Concord? 1775 Paul Revere, William Dawes, and Samuel Prescott ride to warn colonists that British troops are headed toward Lexington and Concord. • What is the significance of these battles? British soldiers and Minutemen fight at Lexington & Concord 1776

  4. 1774 3. Who were the Minutemen? Colonial troops prepared to fight at a minute’s notice Training of Minutemen begins. • 4. Why were the British marching toward Lexington and Concord? • To capture Samuel Adams & John Hancock • Destroy American supplies 1775 Paul Revere, William Dawes, and Samuel Prescott ride to warn colonists that British troops are headed toward Lexington and Concord. • What is the significance of these battles? British soldiers and Minutemen fight at Lexington & Concord 1776

  5. Paul Revere & William Dawes routes on April 18, 1775 Old North Church, Boston 1 if by land, 2 if by sea

  6. 1774 3. Who were the Minutemen? Colonial troops prepared to fight at a minute’s notice Training of Minutemen begins. • 4. Why were the British marching toward Lexington and Concord? • To capture Samuel Adams & John Hancock • Destroy American supplies 1775 Paul Revere, William Dawes, and Samuel Prescott ride to warn colonists that British troops are headed toward Lexington and Concord. • What is the significance of these battles? • Start of the American Revolution British soldiers and Minutemen fight at Lexington & Concord 1776

  7. “Shot heard ‘round the World”

  8. Lexington Concord Battle Road Minute Man National Park http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SERn6ADLPTE&feature=related

  9. B. Analyzing Points of View Briefly explain the sides that Patriot and Loyalists took during the Revolutionary War. Patriots- sided with American rebels Loyalists- supported the British

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