Battle of Bunker Hill Quiz

What did the British Army plan to do with their new strategy in June 1775?

• Negotiate with the American patriots

• Launch an attack against the Americans

• Retreat to England

• Form an alliance with the French

The general condition of the buildings in Charlestown according to the Committee of Safety's account was (a)  

• Small and poorly constructed
• Large and elegant
• Modern and industrial
• Old and decrepit

Why did the British army secure gunpowder?

• to retreat back to Boston

• secure large and elegant homes

• anticipation of an uprising

• to create a local militia

What happened to the town of Charlestown during the Battle of Bunker Hill?

• It was partially damaged

• It was entirely destroyed

• It was captured by American forces

• It remained untouched

According to the Committee of Safety, what was introduced into the happy abodes of peace and liberty?

• Prosperity and wealth

• Horror, desolation, and havoc

• Joy and celebration

• Order and discipline

What is the significance of the Battle of Bunker Hill according to the document?

• It was a minor skirmish which ended quickly

• It was a decisive American victory

• It introduced horror, desolation, and havoc

• It marked the end of the American Revolution

Match the following statements with their descriptions according to Thomas Paine:

• A concept proven by empirical evidence

• A truth

• A belief system based on faith

• A religious doctrine

• The divine right of kings

• A lie

• Something that is universally accepted

• A scientific fact

What distinction does Thomas Paine argue against in 'Common Sense'?

• The distinction of men into kings and subjects

• The distinction between rich and poor

• The distinction between educated and uneducated

• The distinction between different races

What does Thomas Paine suggest about passing down power from father to son?

• It is a bad idea

• It is a good tradition

• It is necessary for stability

• It is a divine right

What does Paine suggest about the relationship between a satellite and its primary planet?

• The satellite should not be larger than its primary planet

• The satellite should rule the primary planet

• The satellite and primary planet are equal

• The primary planet should orbit the satellite