What effect did the Battles of Lexington and Concord in April 1775 have on the emerging debate about independence in the colonies?
A) The battles eliminated the remaining loyalty to the crown among a third of all white colonists.
B) The battles permitted those who were not sure about independence additional time to make decisions about independence.
C) The battles led many to commit to what they saw as a patriotic cause with some declared patriots, such as Ethan Allen, organizing their own militias.
D) The battles did not have any significant effect on the emerging debate about independence in the colonies.
Answer: C
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