Adam, a 15-year-old boy, is forced to fight in the first battle of the American Revolution at Lexington. In his journal entry, he describes Lexington as a small, close-knit farming community that is unprepared for war. He notes that colonists are fighting the British Regular Soldiers due to high taxes without representation and other abuses, as depicted in the movie. Adam is afraid but feels he must defend his neighbors and community. Though shaken by the day's violence, he remains committed to continuing the fight for independence, as the battle has shown the colonists cannot back down from the British.

1. April Morning Journal:
Create a one page journal entry through the eyes of
Adam, the 15 year old boy who has been forced
into the first battle of the American Revolution:
Lexington.
Your entry should include:
Details about the community of Lexington as
shown in the movie
Causes that effect why Adam and his neighbors
are forced to fight
Adam’s feelings about fighting and thoughts
about the British Regular Soldiers
Include details from our standard 8-2 notes
about the causes and effects of the war. Include
at least three facts that can be tied to the movie
from your notes)
End your entry with Adam’s perception on why
he now must continue fighting after day one of
the battle.