Ticonderoga and Bunker Hill

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

• George Washington
• George Frederick
• Benedict Arnold
• William Pitt

Which of the following best describes the British soldiers in the fort during the seizure?

• They fled the fort
• They defeated the Americans
• They didn't fight at all
• They fought valiantly

Capturing Fort Ticonderoga was important to the American war effort

• because it had many cannons.
• because it harbored a large navy.
• because it contained a large amount of gold.
• because Sam Adams and John Hancock were held prisoner there.

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

• The Americans suffered twice as many casualties than the redcoats.

• The British captured Sam Adams and John Hancock.

• The British pushed the Americans off of the two hills.

• The British gained control of the city of Boston.

Why did Americans retreat from Breeds and Bunker Hill?

• They were cowards.

• They ran out of gunpowder and ammo

• They lost all of their officers.

• British warships bombarded the hills and pushed them off.

What city was Bunker Hill in?

• Charlestown
• Boston
• Concord
• Lexington

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 were Loyalists?

• People still loyal to America.

• People still loyal to the colonies.

• People still loyal to the King.

• People who no longer support the King.

Who were Patriots?

• People still loyal to America.

• People who no longer supported Spain.

• People still loyal to the King.

• People who no longer supported the King.

During this battle, the Americans inflicted heavy casualties on the British regular army.

• Bunker (Breed’s) Hill

• Charleston

• Saratoga

• Lexington and Concord