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?

What decisions were made by the Second Continental Congress?

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

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?

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?

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?