Question

1. the colonial militias involved in the battles of lexington and concord were primarily composed of:

a. loyalists

b. british soldiers

c. french allies

d. ordinary citizens

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option a: Loyalists supported the British, so they wouldn't be in colonial militias fighting against British authority.
• Option b: British soldiers were the opposing force, not part of colonial militias.
• Option c: French allies joined later in the Revolutionary War, not at Lexington and Concord.
• Option d: The colonial militias (minutemen) at Lexington and Concord were made up of ordinary colonist citizens who were ready to fight quickly.

Answer:

d. Ordinary citizens