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Why were the British troops going

to be marching to Lexington and
Concord in April 1775?
A. The Colonists had attacked a British fort.
B. They had learned that the Colonists had
secretly been storing guns and other supplies
there.
C. They were relocating out of the Boston
Commons.

User Sridhar Sg
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Answer:

B. They had learned that the Colonists had secretly been storing guns and other supplies there.

Step-by-step explanation:

The British specifically heard about a stockpile of gunpowder and musket balls, which were their main objective. They were able to force the Colonists back in Lexington, but was defeated in Concord.

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