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Ft. Sumter in Charleston Harbor, South Carolina April 12, 1861.
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Who fired the first gun in the American Revolution?
The British fired the first shots of American Revolutionary War at Lexington, on April 18,1775.
Why was Cripus Attucks important?
The reason why Crispus Attucks's death is so significant is, the first shot fired during the start of the Revolutionary War is known as, "THE SHOT HEARD AROUND THE WORLD". Well that first shot, was the shot fired by the British soldier, killing him and others.
What were the first shots in the revolutionary war called?
the first shots fired of this war was in fort Sumter
Location of the shot heard around the world?
The "shot heard round the world" was fired at Lexington.
What was the shot heard around the world and why was it important?
This is, of course, metaphorical. A shot is not literally going to be heard around the world, but it can set in motion events of global importance. When the American Colonies declared it was time for England to give America her independence. England was not going to do it without a fight. The American Revolutionary War, was the inspiration of other countries around the world, who wanted freedom and independence also. When the guns were fired that began the first battle of the American Revolutionary War, it became known by the expression for "The shot heard around the world."
