Liberty's Kids: Bunker Hill

What city was Bunker Hill in?

• Charlestown
• Boston
• Concord
• Lexington

Why might the colonists have felt upset at one another? 

• They are nervous about a big battle since they were the underdogs
• They hate the British
• They were enemies before the war

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

• They were low on ammunition and gunpowder
• They wanted to talk to them while fighting
• They were too lazy to run in the field and attack
• They were not good at shooting far away

Who is in charge of the British Army at Bunker Hill?

• General William Howe
• George Washington
• Dr. Ben Franklin
• William Prescott

What tactics do the British use to win the battle at Bunker Hill?

• They use heavy artillery and block the colonists resources
• They wait for the militia to starve
• They jump over the baracades
• They attack the hill close up 

What does James mean when he says, "The price of freedom is not cheap"?

• That the US will have a large debt
• That this war will take many lives and resources
• That this war is not worth it
• That freedom is not for everyone

Why did both the colonists and the British want to control Breed's Hill?

• Breed's Hill was located next to the Charles River, and hid docks and ship's located behind it from view.
• All of Boston Harbor was visible from Breed's Hill
• The fort located on Breed's Hill was well fortified and easy to defend
• All of the above

_____________ led the colonists fighting in the Battle of Bunker Hill.

• John Hancock
• Samuel Adams
• George Washington
• Dr. Joseph Warren

Dr. Joseph Warren:

• Is known as the martyr of Bunker Hill
• was a medical doctor who practiced in Connecticut
• Inspired fellow colonists by saying "fight for your freedom!"
• All of the above

Why did the colonists lose the Battle of Bunker Hill to the British?

• They were outnumbered
• The British were more skilled in combat than the colonists
• They lacked ammunition and gunpowder
• They retreated instead of holding their position.