Question

which of the following events was the first to happen in the american revolution? battle broke out at lexington and concord. congress signed the declaration of independence. thomas paine called for american independence.

Explanation:

To determine the first event in the American Revolution, we analyze the timelines: The Battle of Lexington and Concord (April 1775) was the first military conflict of the Revolution. The Declaration of Independence was signed in July 1776, and Thomas Paine's "Common Sense" (calling for independence) was published in January 1776, but the battle preceded both the pamphlet's impact on formal independence moves and the Declaration.

Answer:

A. Battle broke out at Lexington and Concord.