Chapter 4: Shots and Speeches CKLA Unti 4 American Revolution

On what date did the Battle of Bunker Hill take place?

• July 4, 1776
• April 1775
• June 1776
• June 17, 1775

Which hill was the Battle of Bunker Hill actually fought on?

• Bunker Hill
• Breed's Hill
• Lexington Hill
• Concord Hill

Why were the British generals concerned about the militia being on Breed's and Bunker Hills?

• They thought the hills were cursed.
• They were afraid of spies in the hills.
• They worried the militia might fire on their ships.
• The militia had more soldiers.

What was the British generals' primary goal during the Battle of Bunker Hill?

• Capture George Washington
• Drive the militia off the hills
• Take control of Boston
• Protect Breed’s Hill

Why did the militia retreat during the Battle of Bunker Hill?

• They lost their courage.
• They ran out of ammunition.
• They decided to surrender peacefully.
• British ships started firing cannons.

What did the Second Continental Congress do?

• Set up a post office
• Issued money
• Appointed generals
• All of the above

Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?

• Benjamin Franklin
• George Washington
• Thomas Paine
• Thomas Jefferson

What date did the Second Continental Congress officially vote for independence?

• July 2, 1776
• July 4, 1776
• June 17, 1775
• April 19, 1775

According to Jefferson, what should a government do if it doesn't protect people's rights?

• Increase taxes
• Grant land to the people
• Set up a new government
• Maintain strict control

What does Jefferson claim the British government did to the colonists?

• Provided economic aid
• Took away their rights
• Offered military protection
• Increased trade opportunities