Questions to Consider

Questions to Consider

Who was responsible for starting the war?

    - The British claimed they were not heading to the bay but were clearly doing so and armed.

    - The Americans only wanted to defend their area, as Parker had ordered the “Redcoats” to disperse.

    - The main reason the cause was disputed was due to the ambiguity of the source of the first shot. It is not known which side shot first. Both sides deny it.

What was the role of women in the war?

    - They helped to make most of the clothes.

    - They were also involved in protesting against the British in an organization called the Daughters of Liberty.