Topic 3 Lesson 4 Notes

Multiple Choice

What was the main strategy used by the Colonial militia during the first year of the Revolution in Boston?

• They launched a surprise attack on the British troops.

• They surrounded the city of Boston and prevented the British from leaving safely.

• They negotiated peace with the British.

• They retreated from Boston to regroup.

Multiple Choice

Which two hills did Colonel William Prescott order the Patriots to defend during the Battle of Bunker Hill?

• Bunker Hill and Beacon Hill

• Breed's Hill and School Hill

• Bunker Hill and Breed's Hill

• Beacon Hill and Burial Hill

Open Ended

Based on the map, explain how the geography of Charlestown influenced the strategies used by both the American and British forces during the Battle of Bunker Hill.

Multiple Choice

Why did Prescott choose to defend the hilltops rather than meet the British in an open field?

• Hilltops were easier to defend

• Open fields provided better visibility

• British forces preferred hilltops

• Hilltops had more resources

Multiple Select

Which of the following contributed to the British victory at Bunker Hill?

• Patriots ran out of ammunition

• British had more soldiers

• Patriots retreated

• British attacked from the sea

Open Ended

What were two important outcomes of the Battle of Bunker Hill for both the Americans and the British?

Multiple Choice

What challenges did George Washington face when he began training the Patriot soldiers in Boston?

• The soldiers were already well-trained

• Soldiers from different colonies mistrusted each other

• There were not enough soldiers

• The British had already left Boston

Open Ended

Explain how the capture of Fort Ticonderoga helped George Washington in forcing the British out of Boston.

Multiple Choice

Based on the map and illustration, why was Dorchester Heights a strategic location for placing cannons during the Siege of Boston?

• It was close to the British ships

• It overlooked the harbor and city

• It was far from Patriot camps

• It was easy to defend

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes Thomas Paine's message in 'Common Sense'?

• Colonists should remain loyal to Britain

• Colonists did not owe loyalty to George III or any monarch

• Britain was helping the colonies selflessly

• Kings and queens were necessary for order

Multiple Select

Select all the claims made by Thomas Paine in 'Common Sense'.

• Colonists owed nothing to Britain

• Britain helped the colonies only to profit itself

• Colonists should remain under British rule

• Paine's writing inspired colonial leaders to seek independence

Multiple Choice

Which document caused many colonial leaders to consider declaring independence from England?

• Common Sense

• The Bill of Rights

• The Federalist Papers

• The Magna Carta

Multiple Select

Which of the following individuals were part of the committee to draft the Declaration of Independence?

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• Roger Sherman

Open Ended

Explain the role of the committee appointed by Congress in the drafting of the Declaration of Independence.

Open Ended

Describe the process by which the Declaration of Independence was adopted by the Continental Congress.

Multiple Choice

Who was the first person to sign the Declaration of Independence?

• John Hancock

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Adams

Multiple Choice

Which event is depicted in the painting shown in the first image?

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The Boston Tea Party

• The pulling down of King George III's statue

• The Battle of Lexington and Concord

Multiple Select

Which of the following are examples of civic virtues mentioned in the Declaration of Independence?

• Obeying laws

• Serving in the military

• Voting in elections

• Helping others in the community

Open Ended

Explain how the Declaration of Independence addressed the concept of natural rights and the role of government in protecting those rights.

Multiple Choice

According to the Declaration of Independence, what powers did the United States gain as a free and independent nation?

• The power to levy war and conclude peace

• The power to elect a king

• The power to abolish all taxes

• The power to expand territory without consent

Open Ended

What was the significance of Jefferson's announcement in the third part of the Declaration of Independence?

Multiple Choice

During the first year of the Revolution, what prevented the British troops from leaving Boston safely?

• The Colonial militia surrounded the city

• Bad weather conditions

• Lack of supplies

• Orders from the British government

Open Ended

Based on what you learned about the early stages of the American Revolution, why do you think Boston was a significant location for the conflict?