Congress and Bunker Hill

What city did the Continental Congress convene in?

• New York City

• Boston

• Philadelphia

• Charleston

Who was made President of the Second Continental Congress?

• Samuel Adams

• John Hancock

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Adams

What was the idea Ben Franklin developed and introduced to Congress?

• To attack the British at Bunker Hill

• To pay the taxes and follow the laws

• To go to England and meet with the King

• To unite the colonies and create a new country

What were several things that had to be done in order to move towards the idea of a new country? Check all that apply.

• Form committees to meet with Native Americans

• Pay the taxes

• Authorize the printing of money

• Follow British rule

• Create a means of mass communication- like the post office

As the Continental Army was formed, who was put in command?

• Samuel Adams

• John Hancock

• George Washington

• Paul Revere

The Battle of Bunker Hill was actually fought where?

• in Boston

• on Brown's Hill

• on Breed's Hill

• in Philadelphia

True or False.... The Battle of Bunker Hill lasted 2 long days.

• True

• False

Define militia.

• Well trained Continental soldiers

• Well trained British soldiers

• Volunteer British soldiers

• Volunteer Patriot soldiers

Define Patriot. Check all that apply.

• Someone who believed in the cause for independence

• Someone who may choose to fight for the militia

• Someone who remained loyal to the King

• Someone who fought for the British Army

The British had several disadvantages at Bunker Hill. What were they?

• They were low on ammunition

• They couldn't afford to have mass casualties

• They had the higher ground

• They had no leader