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The phrase "shot heard 'round the world" was significant because it _____.

Select the best answer from the choices provided.
A.
indicated that the American Revolution had ended
B.
signaled that people were willing to go to war for independence
C.
announced that the colonies wanted independence
D.
alerted the colonists that Paul Revere had died

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Answer:

B

Step-by-step explanation:

"The shot heard round the world" is a phrase that refers to the opening shot of the battles of Lexington and Concord on April 19, 1775, which began the American Revolutionary War and led to the creation of the United States of America. So, logically, the answer is B.

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