1. The First Gunshot at Lexington Green
... to take care of himself" (Wood 1826). While the militia were dispersing, "as fast as they could, the Regulars kept firing at them incessantly" (Fessenden 1775). These quotes show how ruthless the British army was; after the British fire the first line of warning shots, they keep firing at the soldiers while they are fleeing. The British wanted ... ...
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