Based upon these two documents, it is clear that the British fired the first shot at Lexington and Concord. 32 men testified that, “British troops, they fired on us”(Mulliken). The word of 32 men corroborate the actual shot fired at Lexington and Concord, plus if they were to lie that would be considered a felony. Furthermore, the British attempting to control America had a perfect chance to fire upon the americans as their, “Backs were turned on the british troops”(Mulliken). Any person at war that sees their rival with their back turned would be a chump if they do not fire. Lastly, the word of 32 men under oath, and common sense reveal that the British fired shot. The British wanted to control America at any circumstance, they would be willing
