The events at Lexington and Concord...
A) were generally viewed at the time as another example of the British reacting harshly to colonial protests.
B) gained French support form America and formal recognition of the nation.
C) resulted in an end to the harsh taxation of the British.
D) were caused by slave revolts in Virginia.
Ans: A) were generally viewed at the time as another example of the British reacting harshly to colonial protests.
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