American Revolution Part 1

Front

What geographical feature connects the city of Boston to the mainland?

Back

A thin neck

Front

Where did the colonial militia position their troops to threaten the British posts?

Back

Surrounding the British posts

Front

Where did most of the fighting take place during the Battle of Bunker Hill?

Back

Breed's Hill

Front

What was the British plan during the Battle of Bunker Hill?

Back

To land at Charlestown Point and march up the hill

Front

The city of Boston is located on a _________.

Back

Peninsula

Front

Which two hills were involved in the British generals' plan to improve control of the harbor?

Back

Bunker and Breed's Hills

Front

Who was determined to capture the hill during the Battle of Bunker Hill?

Back

General Thomas Gage and General William Howe

Front

The British sent three ________ up Breed's Hill during the Battle of Bunker Hill.

Back

Assaults

Front

What did spies enable the American colonists to do before the Battle of Bunker Hill?

Back

Get early news of Gage's plan

Front

Where did Ethan Allen and the Green Mountain Boys get a large supply of cannons and other artillery needed during the Siege of Boston?

Back

Fort Ticonderoga