During one battle in this modern day state, William Prescott is said to have ordered, "Don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes."
Civil War generals from this state included Joseph Hooker. This state's 54th infantry regiment was led by Robert Shaw and composed mainly of African-Americans. This state was home to the asylum reformer Dorthea Dix and the public schooling innovator Horace Mann. During one battle in this modern day state, William Prescott is said to have ordered, "Don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes." For 10 points, name this state which saw the "shot heard round the world" at Lexington and Concord.
Civil War generals from this state included Joseph Hooker. This state's 54th infantry regiment was led by Robert Shaw and composed mainly of African-Americans.
{Massachusetts}