Question

When the minutemen faced the british redcoats at the start of the battle of lexington, why did their captain yell, "don't fire unless fired upon"?

Answer 1

At this time the Minutemen faced the British Redcoats and the Captain had this expression because he was willing to persuade the enemies not to start a war and was just trying to keep and keep his men standing and defend themselves against the enemies only if it was necessary.