The Shot Heard 'Round the World
The British troops marched to Lexington.
The Minutemen were waiting for them, guns loaded.
The British general ordered the Minutemen to disperse. The Minutemen refused.
Then the British general ordered his men to shoot. The first shot was called "the shot heard 'round the world".
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The Green Mountain Men
Another hero was Ethan Allen of Vermont. Vermont is known for its green hills and mountains.
Ethan Allen formed a troop of Minutemen in Vermont. They were called "The Green Mountain Men".
The Green Mountain Men marched all the way from Vermont to eastern New York. They captured Fort Ticonderoga from the British.
The Green Mountain Men served as an inspiration to all Americans.
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Don't Fire Till You See the Whites of Their Eyes
In June of 1775, the British army attempted to take control of Bunker Hill.
Bunker Hill served as an observation point for the Minutemen.
As the British approached, the Minutemen met them at Breed's Hill, just next to Bunker Hill.
The British outnumbered the Minutemen. To save ammunition, the Minuteman leader General Putnam yelled:
"Don't fire till you see the whites of their eyes!"
The British eventually won the battle. But the Minutemen proved they were able to win.
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