Shots and Speeches

According to the text, why did the British generals decide to drive the militia off the hills?

• To prevent the militia from sinking British ships in the harbor
• To protect the British troops from further casualties
• To take control of the hills for strategic purposes
• To retaliate against the militia for their previous attacks

What decision did the Second Continental Congress make as a result of shots fired in Massachusetts and speeches delivered in Pennsylvania?

• To issue paper money and set up a postal service
• To appoint generals and ambassadors
• To declare independence from Great Britain
• To create the Continental Army and put George Washington in charge

Why did Thomas Paine believe that the colonies should separate from Great Britain?

• Because monarchy was a foolish way to run a country
• Because the colonies wanted to form a republic
• Because it was an opportunity to cast off government by kings
• All of the above

What was the outcome of the Battle of Bunker Hill?

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What decisions were made by the Second Continental Congress?

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Who wrote the pamphlet 'Common Sense' and what was its impact?

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How does the Battle of Bunker Hill reflect the concept of victory and defeat? How have you experienced a similar situation in your own life?

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What were the factors that led to the colonists' decision to declare independence? Can you think of any situations in your own life where you had to make a difficult decision based on conflicting opinions?

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Thomas Paine argued for the colonies to separate from Great Britain and form a new government. Have you ever had to advocate for a change or challenge an existing system? How did you approach it?

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