History 151 America HIST
This reading contains two accounts of the 1775 battles at Lexington and Concord. One is written by a loyalist (loyal to the British throne). One is written by a patriot (American who supports independence from Britain).
* Who do you think wrote Account A? A loyalist or patriot.
* Who do you think wrote Account B? A loyalist or patriot.
Pick one of the accounts. What evidence did you use to determine the author of the account? Share a general statement and an example from the text that supports your decision.
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