Which battle began the American Revolutionary War?

Battles of Lexington and Concord.

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Why: The Revolutionary War commenced with the Battles of Lexington and Concord on April 19, 1775.

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Answer: Battles of Lexington and Concord. The Revolutionary War commenced with the Battles of Lexington and Concord on April 19, 1775.

  1. History of the United States en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_the_United_States
    leading to the Revolutionary War, which commenced with the Battles of Lexington and Concord
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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