Question

Which of the following statements best explains the significance of the Battle of Lexington?
The Battle of Lexington ended the American Revolution.
The Battle of Lexington was the first battle the minutemen won.
The Battle of Lexington started the American Revolution.
The Battle of Lexington was the last battle the minutemen won.

Answer 1

The Battle of Lexington started the American Revolution.

Answer 2

The correct answer is C. The Battle of Lexington started the American Revolution.

Explanation:

The Battle of Lexington took place in April of 1775 in Lexington Massachusets, this battle along with battles in nearby towns including Concord and Menotomy was one of the first official battles between the British and the colonists. This was caused by the colonists' desire to be independent of the British Crown especially after strict regulations and taxes that were approved in previous years. Due to this, the Battle of Lexington is considered one of the battles that began the American Revolutionary War (1775-1783) which finally made the colonies independent. Thus, the significance of this battle is that it started the American Revolution.