The Battles of Lexington and Concord Between 1754 and 1763 the American militia fought side by side with the British in a series of battles, known as the French and Indian War. These costly battles left the British government in debt; this caused their Parliament to impose a series of taxes on the Colonies. The Colonists thought it to be unfair because they were being taxed without representation. This grievance stemmed many battles known as the American …showed first 75 words of 791 total…

…showed last 75 words of 791 total…defend themselves. The British sustained surprisingly heavy causalities. Concord and Lexington which started the Revolutionary war had a great impacts and results. These Battles of Lexington and Concord had major effects on not only the 13 colonies, but also the whole world. The whole world was affected because of there influence on people to act for freedom. The Revolution began with The Shot Heard Round The World, which will always be a part of our history.