Why were colonial minutemen so prepared for the arrival of the British redcoats near Concord? (Select two)

Question

(2 points)
Responses

Messengers on horseback including Paul Revere warned colonists along their route to Concord
Messengers on horseback including Paul Revere warned colonists along their route to Concord

Two lamps were hung as a signal to the colonists that the British were crossing the river on a faster route to Concord.
Two lamps were hung as a signal to the colonists that the British were crossing the river on a faster route to Concord.

British spies snuck information to the colonists that the British military was arriving
British spies snuck information to the colonists that the British military was arriving

Native American scouts supporting the colonial cause scouted the British arrival.

Answer 1

The two correct responses are:

1. Messengers on horseback including Paul Revere warned colonists along their route to Concord.
2. Two lamps were hung as a signal to the colonists that the British were crossing the river on a faster route to Concord.

These actions played a crucial role in alerting the colonists about the British troops' movements, allowing them to prepare for the encounter at Concord.