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The French and Indian war.
The French and Indian War was the North American conflict in a larger imperial war between Great Britain and France known as the Seven Years’ War. (learn more here)[https://history.state.gov/milestones/1750-1775/french-indian-war]) -
Battles of Lexington and Concord
Paul Revere and other riders sounded the alarm, and colonial militiamen began mobilizing to intercept the Redcoat column. A confrontation on the Lexington town green started off the fighting, and soon the British were hastily retreating under intense fire.(learn more here)[https://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/battles-of-lexington-and-concord])