What happened after the British arrived at Lexington?

After the British arrived at Lexington on April 19, 1775, they encountered a small group of colonial militia, leading to a confrontation that resulted in the first shots of the American Revolution. The British troops moved on towards Concord, where they aimed to seize colonial supplies. However, local militias gathered in greater numbers along the route, leading to skirmishes that marked the start of organized armed resistance against British rule. This escalation sparked wider conflict, ultimately igniting the revolutionary war.