Section 5 Flashcards
1
Q
What went on during the battles of Lexington and Concord?
A
April 19, 1775 – Was the first major military engagement of the American Revolutionary War. The battle was a failed attempt by the British to seize the arms of soldiers loyal to the Massachusetts Provincial Congress. Resulted in a Colonial victory and the outbreak of war in the rest of the colonies.
2
Q
Who were the redcoats?
A
British regular soldier during the Revolutionary War. Known for their distinctive bright red coats.
3
Q
Who were the minutemen?
A
Members of the Massachusetts militia, (and later all colonial militias). It was said that they could be ready and armed in less than a minute.
4
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Who were the tories?
A
Another name for loyalist, or those loyal to the British crown.
