Reading #6: Lexington

1. What are some of the similarities and differences between the first 3 sources? (3 similarities and 3 differences--dates don't count)
2. According to American accounts, what do you think happened that day?
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3. What are some of the similarities and differences between the last 2 sources? (2 similarities and 2 differences)
4. According to the British accounts, what do you think happened that day?
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5. How are the American accounts and British accounts similar?
6. How are the American accounts and British accounts different?
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7. After reading all of the evidence, what do you think happened that day?  Who do you think fired the first shot and why?

8. Which of the 2 images do you think is more accurate of the Battle of Lexington?  Why?

Doolittle painting

Sandham Stamp