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WorksheetsBattle of Bunker Hill
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 12mins
Where was the Battle of Bunker Hill fought?
Bunker Hill
Breed's Hill
Boston Hill
Mount Vernon
Who was chosen to lead the first army of the United States?
General Howe
King George III
George Washington
Benjamin Franklin
Who took control of the hill during the Battle of Bunker Hill?
The British
Colonists
Why did the colonists back down from the British when they were winning the battle?
The were scared they would lose
George Washington told the colonists to back down.
They were running out of ammunition
Who won the Battle of Bunker Hill?
The British
The colonists
The British commander stated “wait to fire until you see the white in their eyes.
True
False
The Battle of Bunker Hill is near Boston.
True
False
What city did the Continental Congress convene in?
New York City
Boston
Philadelphia
Charleston
What did they mean by "Don't fire til' you see the whites of their eyes?"
Shoot randomly at the enemies eyes
Fire only when they are close enough to hit the mark
Shoot over their heads and at those behind them
Shoot them in the eyes so they can't see
Who died at the Battle of Bunker Hill?
Paul Revere
General Gage
Joseph Warren
Sam Adams
How long did the Battle of Bunker Hill last?
3 hours
3 days
Why was the Battle of Bunker Hill considered a British victory?
The Americans suffered twice as many casualties than the redcoats.
The British captured Sam Adams and John Hancock.
The British pushed the Americans off of the two hills.
The British gained control of the city of Boston.
Why did militia leaders want to build a fort on a hill?
It was easier.
It gave the British an advantage.
It was harder.
It gave the militia an advantage.
Why did the colonists consider the battle a victory?
The colonists won new confidence
They killed a lot of British soldiers
They learned they could fight without George Washington as their leader.
What is a petition?
a paper
a request
talking to someone
Was the Colonist's petition accepted or rejected by the king?
Accepted
Rejected
The British soldiers made __________ attempts to get uphill.
3
4
5
6
Define militia.
Well trained Continental soldiers
Well trained British soldiers
Volunteer British soldiers
Volunteer Patriot soldiers
Define Patriot. Check all that apply.
Someone who believed in the cause for independence
Someone who may choose to fight for the militia
Someone who remained loyal to the King
Someone who fought for the British Army
Which teacher would protect you best in a battle?
Mr. Erenberg
Mr. Bertrand
Mrs. Fetzer
Mrs. Fitzpatrick
Mr. Chapeton
