The first major military engagement of the American Revolution took place near

A. Yorktown.

B. Saratoga.

C. Boston.

D. Philadelphia.

The first major military engagement of the American Revolution took place near Boston and t he battles were fought on April 19, 1775.

The correct answer here is the option C.

The first major military engagement during the American Revolution occurred near none other than Boston, Massachusetts. The Continental Army managed to chase the British army from the town of the Boston Tea party in March 1776. So Boston did not play a large role in starting the Revolution but also during the conflict.