Question

question 2 of 10
what caused the fighting at lexington and concord?
a. the colonists wanted to display a show of force and bravery to the british government.
b. the patriots were protesting the intolerable acts instituted by the british government.
c. british troops shot and killed several colonists, and the colonial militia wanted revenge.
d. the british were trying to take control of colonial weapons stored in lexington

Explanation:

The fighting at Lexington and Concord was triggered by the British attempt to seize colonial weapons stored in Concord (Lexington was on the way). The colonists had been warned (Paul Revere's ride) and were ready to resist.

Answer:

D. The British were trying to take control of colonial weapons stored in Lexington.