THATKING374GO THATKING374GO History Answered Essay. Who shot first in the battle of the Revolutionary War the British or the ColonistsIntroduction and Thesis(explain what happend right before the first shot was fired) and then give your answer (who shot 1st British or Colonists.Counter ArgumentWhy do you disagree with the choice you didn't make (British or Colonists)Main Argument Explain how the evidence proves your choice is correct.ConclusionRestate thesis and leave no doubt in readers mind your answer is correct