Question

Why did the British decide to investigate the city of Concord

Answer 1

Answer: British soldiers marched to Concord to get a stockpile of ammunition that the patriots had.

Explanation: A British soldier fired even though he was told not to. They killed 8 minutemen farmers by shooting in the back. Then, they proceeded to Concord.

Answer 2

Key to the British Army's decision to march on Lexington and Concord were reports that the Colonial militia was stockpiling weapons in those towns. As a result, the British Army also felt as if they could easily capture leaders if the stockpile proved to be good intelligence