Question

4. The excerpt below is from a poem by Ralph Waldo Emerson.

By the rude bridge that arched the flood,
Their flag to April's breeze unfurled,
Here once the embattled farmers stood,
And fired the shot heard round the world.
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Ralph Waldo Emerson, "Concord Hymn"
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The lines from the poem refer to which battle of the American Revolution?
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Answer 1

The lines from Ralph Waldo Emerson's "Concord Hymn" reference the Battle of Lexington and Concord, the first military engagements of the American Revolution, known for the "shot heard round the world."

Step-by-step explanation:

The excerpt from Ralph Waldo Emerson's "Concord Hymn" refers to the Battle of Lexington and Concord, which took place on April 19, 1775. This battle marked the beginning of the American Revolution. It is renowned for the "shot heard round the world," an event that symbolizes the start of open armed conflict between the colonies and Great Britain.

On that fateful day, the colonial militia met British forces at Concord's North Bridge. Although it remains unclear who fired the first shot, the event itself catalyzed the drive for American independence and led to the establishment of the Continental Army, commanded by George Washington. The conflict escalated into a full-scale war, culminating in the creation of the Declaration of Independence, authored primarily by Thomas Jefferson.

Answer 2

Correct answer is the battle of Concord.

Step-by-step explanation:

At the title of the poem itself says the poem is dedicated to one of the first battles of the Revolutionary War - Battle of Concord. Force of British officer Thomas Gage on April 19, 1775 had a conflict with American militia, that opened the door for more battles that happened in the colony of Massachusetts. Emerson wanted to present the heroic effort of the Patriots against the red coats.