Lexington and Concord

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1. What was the name of the commanding General of the British troops in Boston? Thomas Gage William Smith George Washington John Parker

2. What was the objective of Lieutenant-Colonel Francis Smith, commander of the expedition, into the countryside? To cause trouble with colonists Supplies for his own troops Provincial Supplies To find Paul Revere

3. The British Lieutenant-Colonel Francis Smith failed horribly in his objective of destroying the stores at Concord and Lexington. True False

4. Who was the commander of the Lexington Militia when they made their "stand" on the Lexington Common? Colonel Jim Wright Captain John Parker General Warren Paul Revere

5. What was the name of the other man who left Boston the same time as Revere and with the same message? James Harrison John Rutger Christopher Johns William Dawes

6. When the British marched on Lexington, who fired first? British No exchange of fire Colonists It is unclear

7. The British troops were told to do what with the ammunition they found in Concord? Sell it to the colonials Use what ever they could Put it in their pockets and drop it in the ditches all the way home Burn it

8. Before the battles and afterwords there was a spy for the British that the colonials trusted. What was his name? Dr. Church Jim Moorehead Colonel Watson John Hancock

9. After the battles many militia from other colonies arrived and surrounded Boston and the British troops in Boston. Aproximately how many militia gathered there? 50,000 troops 20,000 troops 5,000 troops 10,000 troops

10. Who did John Hancock believe was going to be the first General-in-Chief of the continetal army? George Washington Sameul Adams Himself John Adams