What was the first real battle of the revoltionary war?

The first real battle of the American Revolutionary War was the Battle of Lexington and Concord, fought on April 19, 1775. This confrontation marked the beginning of armed conflict between Britain and the American colonies, as colonial militia faced British troops marching to seize colonial military supplies. The phrase "the shot heard 'round the world" is often associated with this battle, symbolizing the start of the revolution. Following the skirmishes at Lexington and Concord, the war escalated into a full-scale rebellion.