1/26 Battles of the American Revolution

Where did the first battle of the American Revolution take place?

• Bunker Hill

• Charleston

• Lexington and Concord

Why were the British heading to Boston before the Battle at Lexington & Concord?

• to join the American Army to fight against King George.

• to arrest colonial leaders to stop the colonists from protesting.

• to clean up the mess from the Boston Tea Party

Which two leaders traveled to Boston to warn the colonists that the British were on their way? (Choose two answers)

• John Hancock

• George Washington

• Samuel Adams

• Abraham Lincoln

Which American leader was in charge of leading a small army to Fort Ticonderoga in New York?

• Benjamin Franklin

• Benedict Arnold

• George Washington

What were Benedict Arnold and his men trying to take from Fort Ticonderoga?

• muskets

• food

• cannons

The next major battle in the American Revolution was at Bunker Hill. What's another name for Bunker Hill?

• Breed's Hill

• Fort Ticonderoga

• Fort Breed

Who won the Battle of Bunker Hill?

• the Colonial Army (Americans)

• the British Army

What ultimately caused the colonists to lose the Battle at Bunker Hill?

• they ran out of ammunition

• all of their men were injured in battle

• they didn't have enough men to fight

Even though the British won the Battle at Bunker Hill, why was it a costly battle for them?

• they lost over 1,000 soldiers in battle

• most of their weapons were destroyed

• they began running low on food

This image shows the Colonial Army protecting themselves in deep, earthen wall. Which battle do you think is being illustrated?

• Battle at Lexington & Concord

• Battle at Fort Ticonderoga

• Battle at Bunker (Breed's) Hill