What battle had patriots soldiers fought before Washington took command of the continental army?

Before George Washington took command of the Continental Army, Patriot soldiers fought in the Battles of Lexington and Concord on April 19, 1775. These engagements marked the beginning of armed conflict between Britain and the American colonies. The skirmishes demonstrated the resolve of the colonial militia and set the stage for the larger conflict that would follow, ultimately leading to the formation of the Continental Army under Washington's leadership.