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Lexington and Concord

Calm predawn scene of a dirt road leaving Boston: a long column of British soldiers in red coats marching in order, lanterns and pale sky, no gore. In the distance, a village green and a wooden bridge. Soft labels: Boston, Lexington, Concord. Wholesome, curious, historically grounded illustration for a 9-year-old.
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Big question

How did a march to seize supplies become the beginning of a war?

On April 19, 1775, the first shots of the war were fired, and British troops were attacked for miles as they marched back to Boston.

By the end

You will be able to tell the story of Lexington and Concord and say why those fights meant open war had begun.

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