Battle of Breed's Hill Overview

In June 1775, the rebel militia laid siege to Boston, trapping the British. The British planned an offensive to break the siege, but the rebels, informed by spies, fortified Breed's Hill. The Battle of Bunker Hill ensued, with the British eventually capturing the hill after three assaults, suffering heavy casualties. Despite the loss, the colonists demonstrated their resolve, marking the conflict as a full-scale war for independence.

What was the British plan to break the siege in Boston?

• To retreat to Canada

• To launch an offensive up Bunker Hill

• To negotiate with the colonials

• To wait for reinforcements

Where did the colonial militia decide to fortify after Bunker Hill?

• Breed's Hill

• Lexington

• Concord

• Dorchester Heights

What alerted the British to the militia's position at daybreak?

• The sound of gunfire

• A signal fire

• British ships in the harbor

• A spy's report

Who was the British commander during the Battle of Breed's Hill?

• General Burgoyne

• General Gage

• General Cornwallis

• General Howe

What was the British strategy as they charged up Breed's Hill?

• To intimidate with a disciplined force

• To form a defensive line

• To retreat and regroup

• To use guerrilla tactics

How many times did the British charge up Breed's Hill before succeeding?

• Four times

• Once

• Twice

• Three times

What forced the colonial militia to retreat during the battle?

• A lack of reinforcements

• Running out of ammunition

• A surprise attack

• Heavy rain

What was the outcome of the Battle of Breed's Hill for the British?

• A stalemate

• A complete defeat

• A costly victory with heavy casualties

• A decisive victory with minimal losses

What did the British realize after the Battle of Breed's Hill?

• The colonials were poorly organized

• The colonials would surrender soon

• The conflict was a minor rebellion

• The war would be long and difficult

What was the significance of the Battle of Bunker Hill for the Americans?

• It led to immediate peace talks

• It marked the start of a long war for independence

• It showed the strength of the British

• It was a decisive victory