"The 'shot heard round the world' was fired on April 19, 1775 between colonial militiamen and British regulars. The battles marked the beginning of the American Revolution. Students learn the causes of the conflict, the position and movement of troops during the battle. Extensive battle maps and primary source material provide a robust historical context"--Provided by the publisher.

Title proper from title frame. Includes index. Includes chronologies. Includes glossary. "Rosen Learning Center." "Rosen digital." Optional writing activities with lesson plans are included. Optional narration.

Colonial anger at Great Britain -- The British army in North America -- Paul Revere and Samuel Prescott -- Captain Parker and his minutemen -- The capture of the North Bridge -- New rules of battle -- General Percy and his cannons -- Massacre at Menotomy -- The dead and the wounded -- "Give me liberty or give me death".