Victory volley to empty muskets Regulars march to Concord Eight colonists killed five sets of fathers and sons broken by death – THE NORTH BRIDGE RAISING THE MILITIA Samuel Prescott carries the alarm to Concord and beyond Militia begin arriving from other towns Debate what course of action to take march out and meet the Regulars, wait in town, or retreat – to Punkatasset Hill for more reinforcements Acton Introduce Isaac Davis and family has four sick children but marches with his minutemen anyway care of the children” “Take ARRIVAL OF THE BRITISH Colonel Smith’s forces arrive in Concord, begin searching town Not much is found 3 cannon destroyed Liberty pole torn down Burning of the Liberty pole Fire spreads Colonists and Regulars work together to extinguish flames From Punkatasset Hill, smoke is seen we stand here while they burn our town?” “Will OF CONCORD Colonel Barrett orders the militia to march to the North Bridge fire unless fired upon “Don’t Isaac Davis and Acton militia lead the way have not a man who is afraid to go.” “I Regulars at North Bridge outnumbered by approaching militia Withdraw across bridge, lose formation Regulars fire without orders Initial volley kills Isaac Davis and Abner Hosmer fellow soldiers, for God’s sake, fire as fast as you can!” “Fire Major Buttrick orders militia to fire on Regulars Half of the regular officers killed Regulars break and run MERRIAM’S CORNER MERRIAM’S CORNER
Victory volley to empty muskets Regulars march to Concord Eight colonists killed – five sets of fathers and sons broken by death THE NORTH BRIDGE RAISING THE MILITIA Samuel Prescott carries the alarm to Concord and beyond Militia begin arriving from other towns Debate what course of action to take – march out and meet the Regulars, wait in town, or retreat to Punkatasset Hill for more reinforcements Acton Introduce Isaac Davis and family has four sick children but marches with his minutemen anyway “Take care of the children” ARRIVAL OF THE BRITISH Colonel Smith’s forces arrive in Concord, begin searching town Not much is found 3 cannon destroyed Liberty pole torn down Burning of the Liberty pole Fire spreads Colonists and Regulars work together to extinguish flames From Punkatasset Hill, smoke is seen “Will we stand here while they burn our town?” OF CONCORD Colonel Barrett orders the militia to march to the North Bridge “Don’t fire unless fired upon Isaac Davis and Acton militia lead the way “I have not a man who is afraid to go.” Regulars at North Bridge outnumbered by approaching militia Withdraw across bridge, lose formation Regulars fire without orders Initial volley kills Isaac Davis and Abner Hosmer “Fire fellow soldiers, for God’s sake, fire as fast as you can!” Major Buttrick orders militia to fire on Regulars Half of the regular officers killed Regulars break and run MERRIAM’S CORNER MERRIAM’S CORNER
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