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Revolutionary War: Lexington & Concord

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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A reading comprehension worksheet focusing on the events at Lexington and Concord, designed to develop students' understanding of the causes and significance of these key battles in the American Revolution.

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#History
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#Lexington & Concord
#Explain the significance of Lexington and Concord in the American Revolution
#Compare the perspectives of the British and American colonists regarding the battles
#Analyse the impact of the battles on the development of the Revolutionary War

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Revolutionary War: Lexington & Concord

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Introduction to Lexington & Concord

The battles of Lexington and Concord took place on April 19, 1775, and are considered the first military engagements of the American Revolutionary War. The British army aimed to seize colonial weapons and arrest colonial leaders, but the colonial militia, known as the Minutemen, opposed them. These battles marked the start of a wider conflict that would lead to American independence.

Source A: A Colonial Perspective

'The confrontation at Lexington was a brave stand against tyranny. We fought to defend our rights and our homes from oppressive British rule.' Provenance: Statement by a colonial patriot in 1775.

1.
Explain why the battles of Lexington and Concord are regarded as the start of the American Revolution. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the perspectives of the British soldiers and the colonial colonists regarding the battles. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Outline the events that led to the battles at Lexington and Concord. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
4.
Analyse the significance of the battles of Lexington and Concord for the colonies' fight for independence. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
5.
Write a brief summary of the importance of the battles of Lexington and Concord in American history. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
6.
Compare the different sources' views on the battles: Source A presents a patriotic view. How might British sources have represented these battles? (4 marks)
[4 marks]
7.
Outline the impact of the battles on subsequent events in the American Revolution. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
8.
Analyse how the perspectives of colonists and British soldiers during the battles might have affected their actions. (6 marks)
[6 marks]

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