2007-01-29 19:28:36 · 6 answers · asked by ? 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
It was intended to be a show of British resolve. And, like the others said, their mission was to arrest the rebel leaders and confiscate the munitions. They felt this would suck the wind out of the colonists' sails (so to speak). The theory being that it is easier to shout "We'll fight you" than to follow through while 500 redcoats are marching towards you with bayoneted rifles at the ready. They were convinced that if they forced the militias to actually face trained, professional soldiers, they would see the folly of their stance. The rest is history.
2007-01-29 19:45:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Colonies had a supply depot in Concord. British were moving to seize it so it could not be used.
2007-01-30 03:33:50 · answer #2 · answered by forgivebutdonotforget911 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Spies told them a new Wal-Mart had just opened in Concord.
2007-01-30 08:34:38 · answer #3 · answered by kristycordeaux 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They were attempting to arrest some of the rebel leaders, and seize arms and ammunition.
2007-01-30 03:31:12 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
concord = cordaroy = HELLO!
It was a march on pants.
2007-01-30 03:31:15 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
doing your home work right? damn I wish I had this in school.
2007-01-30 03:38:49 · answer #6 · answered by whytepower_ranger 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋