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Other

Hsi: The Battle of Lexington and Concord

For Students 9th - 10th
A thorough and interactive site where students determine who fired the first shot. Students examine documents, illustrations and answer questions to reach a conclusion.
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University of Groningen

American History: Essays: The Battle of Lexington

For Students 9th - 10th
Besides describing the Battle of Lexington, 1775, there are excellent links to other sites.
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Primary
Ibis Communications

Eye Witness to History: Battle at Lexington Green, 1775

For Students 9th - 10th
This first-person, eye-witness account discusses the Battle at Lexington Green was the beginning of the Revolutionary War and the "Shot heard 'round the world." Read details about this famous battle.
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Library of Congress

Loc: The American Revolution Began April 19, 1775

For Students 3rd - 8th
This is an interesting site explaining the beginning of the American Revolution. Read all about the communication system that signaled the beginning of the war.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Massachusetts: Lexington Green

For Students 9th - 10th
Lexington's town common, it was here that opening skirmish of the American Revolutionary War took place on April 19, 1775.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Eye Witness to History: Battle at Lexington Green, 1775

For Students 9th - 10th
This first-person, eye-witness account discusses the Battle at Lexington Green was the beginning of the Revolutionary War and the "Shot heard 'round the world." Read details about this famous battle.