Bunker Hill, 2nd C.C., and D.O.I

Where did the battle of Bunker Hill actually occur?

• Breeds Hill

• Boy Hill

• Brother Hill

• Brad's Hill

How many times did the British troops drive up the hill?

• Once

• Twice

• Three Times

• Four TImes

Why were American troops forced to retreat?

• They were outnumbered

• They were low on ammunition

• The British entered the fort

• All of the above

Who won the battle of Bunker Hill?

• The Americans

• The British

• Both

• Neither

Who was chosen to lead the first army of the United States?

• General Howe

• King George III

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

Who took control of the hill during the Battle of Bunker Hill?

• The British

• Colonists

Why did the colonists back down from the British when they were winning the battle?

• The were scared they would lose

• George Washington told the colonists to back down.

• They were running out of ammunition

What city did the Continental Congress convene in?

• New York City

• Boston

• Philadelphia

• Charleston

What did they mean by "Don't fire til' you see the whites of their eyes?"

• Shoot randomly at the enemies eyes

• Fire only when they are close enough to hit the mark

• Shoot over their heads and at those behind them

• Shoot them in the eyes so they can't see

Why did the colonists consider the battle a victory?

• The colonists won new confidence

• They killed a lot of British soldiers

• They learned they could fight without George Washington as their leader.