Ticonderoga and Bunker Hill

Front

Who accompanied the Green Mountain Boys during the attack on Fort Ticonderoga?

Back

Benedict Arnold

Front

Capturing Fort Ticonderoga was important to the American war effort because it had many cannons.

Back

because it had many cannons.

Front

Why was the Battle of Bunker Hill considered a British victory?

Back

The British pushed the Americans off of the two hills.

Front

Why did Americans retreat from Breeds and Bunker Hill?

Back

They ran out of gunpowder and ammo.

Front

What city was Bunker Hill in?

Back

Boston

Front

Why did the militia want to fight close up against the British troops?

Back

They were low on ammunition and gunpowder

Front

What hill was the Battle of Bunker Hill actually fought on?

Back

Breed's Hill

Front

Why did the colonists consider the battle a victory?

Back

The colonists won new confidence

Front

The British soldiers made __________ attempts to get uphill.

Back

3

Front

What did they mean by "Don't fire til' you see the whites of their eyes?"

Back

Fire only when they are close enough to hit the mark