What battlefield events marked the beginning of the American Revolution?

• A. Battles of Lexington and Concord in 1775.
• B. The Battle of Bunker Hill in 1775
• C. The Battle of Saratoga
• D. The Battle of Yorktown

Answer: (A)

The moment being tested is when open fighting began between colonial forces and British troops. The battles at Lexington and Concord in April 1775 are considered the start because they were the first instances of colonial Militias meeting British regulars in armed conflict, turning protest into a full-fledged war across the colonies. The famous “shot heard round the world” at Lexington symbolized that the colonists were willing to take up arms, and the subsequent retreat from Concord showed the conflict spreading beyond a single skirmish. While later battles like Bunker Hill showed resolve and Saratoga and Yorktown were crucial turning points, those events happened after the fighting had already begun. So, the opening battlefield clashes at Lexington and Concord mark the start of the American Revolution.