Which of the following accurately describes what occurred in Concord in April 1775? Select one: a. Since the war was at the very beginning colonists were not ready to fight and ran away. b. The colonists put up a good fight and the British limped out of town. c. The colonists eagerly surrendered the armory to avoid being killed. d. No fight occurred because the British left when they saw the well armed colonists.

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16 July, 19:41

Which of the following accurately describes what occurred in Concord in April 1775? Select one: a. Since the war was at the very beginning colonists were not ready to fight and ran away. b. The colonists put up a good fight and the British limped out of town. c. The colonists eagerly surrendered the armory to avoid being killed. d. No fight occurred because the British left when they saw the well armed colonists.

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Lamar Bowers · Answer 1

Well there was definitely fighting. It's known for being the first battle of the war and also the phrase "The shot heard round the world." So it's not A or D. And the colonists did not "surrender the armory to avoid being killed; " they were all dead set (literally) on gaining their independance. So basically by default it's B.