The British move on Lexington and Concord in April 1775 was designed to provoke a major battle and end the war before it could really begin.

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The British move on Lexington and Concord was actually an attempted raid to seize weapons and supplies from the American colonists. While "shot heard 'round the world" did occur and resulted in some fighting, it was not a premeditated attempt to end the war before it began.

The British Move on Lexington and Concord in April 1775