Ft. Sumter in Charleston Harbor, South Carolina April 12, 1861.
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The British fired the first shots of American Revolutionary War at Lexington, on April 18,1775.
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.
the first shots fired of this war was in fort Sumter
The "shot heard round the world" was fired at Lexington.
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."