Wonderscape
The Battles of Lexington and Concord: The Shot Heard Around the World
This video explores the events of the Battles of Lexington and Concord, debunking myths about who fired the first shot of the American Revolution. It explains how the term “the shot heard around the world” originated and why the identity...
Mazz Media
American Revolution
This live-action video program is about the word American Revolution. The program is designed to reinforce and support a student's comprehension and retention of the word American Revolution through use of video footage, photographs,...
Crash Course
Taxes & Smuggling - Prelude to Revolution
Why are the American Revolution and the War for Independence not the same thing? Were taxes really the main point of contestation for the colonists? Listen as this fantastic presenter discusses the roots of the American Revolution,...
Have Fun With History
Have Fun With History: Lexington and Concord
A walkthrough of the towns and history of Lexington and Concord - the beginning of the American Revolution.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: European American Differences Pt. 10: Shot Heard Around World
One of the causes of the American Revolution was colonial resistance to taxation without representation.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: The Declaration of Independence Part 7: Lexington and Concord
Today on the podcast we learn about the start of the Revolutionary War.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Episode 185 Lexington and Concord
On today's podcast, we discuss the battles of Lexington and Concord.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Archiving Early America: The Shot Heard Around the World
A brief film depicting the April 19, 1775 event that marked the beginning of the American Revolution, and was forever known as, "The shot heard round the world."
Other
Reading Through History: History Brief: Lexington and Concord
Video provides everything students need to know about Lexington and Concord. [3:49]
A&E Television
History.com: Battles of Lexington and Concord
In April 1775, when British troops are sent to confiscate colonial weapons, they run into an untrained and angry militia. This ragtag army defeats 700 British soldiers and the surprise victory bolsters their confidence for the war ahead.
Other
History View: American Revolution
Two hundred and forty-one years after the original battle, scores of professional reenactors, organizers, onlookers, and photographers gather at Lexington and Concord and Minute Man National Historical Park to honor the memory of this...