Battle of Bunker Hill Video Quiz

What was the main goal of the British command in planning an offensive up Bunker Hill?

• To find more supplies

• To break the siege around Boston

• To capture colonial leaders

• To negotiate peace

How did the colonial militia respond to the British plans?

• By attacking British ships

• By fortifying Breed's Hill

• By negotiating a ceasefire

• By retreating from Boston

What was the outcome of the first two British charges?

• The British captured the hill

• The militia surrendered

• The militia was forced to retreat

• The British were repelled by the militia

What realization did the new British commander have after the battle?

• The need for more troops

• The militia's lack of discipline

• The importance of naval support

• The rebellion was actually a war

In this important battle of the Revolutionary War, ​ (a)   were positioned at the top of ​ (b)   . They were able to drive ​ (c)   soldiers back 2 times. However, the ​ (d)   of the colonial armies allowed them to be defeated.

• militias
• Breed's Hill
• British
• inexperience

Which statement best describes the Battle of Bunker Hill?

• It was an overwhelming victory for the Continental Army.

• It showed that the Continental Army could stand up to the British forces.

• It resulted in the British abandoning Boston.

• It was fought entirely on Bunker Hill.