Battle of Bunker Hill Analysis

Mr. Gaff discusses the Battle of Bunker Hill, an early and significant battle in the Revolutionary War. The battle took place on June 17, 1775, before the Declaration of Independence. The British, camped in Boston, planned to fortify surrounding hills, but the colonials preempted them by fortifying Bunker and Breed's Hill. Despite being less trained and outnumbered, the colonials used the high ground to their advantage. The British attacked multiple times, suffering heavy losses, but eventually took the hill. The battle boosted American morale and showed the British that the war would not be easy.

What was the significance of the Battle of Bunker Hill in the context of the Revolutionary War?

• It marked the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

• It was one of the earliest and most important battles.

• It was the first battle of the Revolutionary War.

• It was the final battle of the Revolutionary War.

Why did the colonials decide to fortify the hills around Boston?

• To create a trade route with Canada.

• To prevent the British from fortifying them first.

• To prepare for a British naval attack.

• To establish a new capital city.

What was the main advantage the colonials had during the Battle of Bunker Hill?

• Better training

• High ground position

• More ammunition

• Superior numbers

What famous command was given to the colonial soldiers due to their lack of ammunition?

• Charge the enemy

• Fire at will

• Retreat immediately

• Don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes

How did the British perceive the colonials before the Battle of Bunker Hill?

• As neutral parties

• As allies

• As traitors and scoundrels

• As a formidable enemy

How many times did the British advance up the hill before the colonials retreated?

• Twice

• Four times

• Once

• Three times

What was the outcome of the Battle of Bunker Hill?

• The British retreated and the colonials took Boston.

• The British won but suffered heavy losses.

• The colonials won and held the hill.

• The battle ended in a stalemate.

What was the main reason the colonials eventually retreated from the hill?

• They were outnumbered.

• They ran out of ammunition.

• They were overwhelmed by British naval forces.

• They received orders to retreat.

What was the impact of the Battle of Bunker Hill on the American forces?

• It demoralized the American forces.

• It led to the immediate end of the war.

• It showed them they could stand up to the British.

• It caused a split among the colonial leaders.

What was the British realization after the Battle of Bunker Hill?

• The colonials were not a threat.

• The war would be quick and easy.

• They had enough resources to win the war.

• The war would be longer and more difficult than expected.