Question

What was the military objective for the British march on Concord? Did they succeed in carrying out this objective?

Answer 1

The British troops were unsuccessful in their attempted arrest of Sam Adams and John Hancock.

Explanation:

The British troops were looking for gunpowder and the rebellion leaders, Sam Adams and John Hancock. They may have been successful if Paul Revere was not sent by Dr. Joseph Warren to warn Adams and Hancock. Because of Paul Revere, the minutemen (the local militia) were able to launch an attack on the British troops approaching from Lexington. This battle marked the start of the American Revolution.