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Battle of Bunker Hill

Total questions: 22

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Following the battles at Lexington and Concord, where did the Americans surround the British?
a)
New York City
b)
Boston
c)
Philadelphia
2.

Where was the Battle of Bunker Hill fought?

a)

Bunker Hill

b)

Breed's Hill

c)

Boston Hill

d)

Mount Vernon

3.

Who was chosen to lead the first army of the United States?

a)

General Howe

b)

King George III

c)

George Washington

d)

Benjamin Franklin

4.
Who is in charge of the British Army at Bunker Hill?
a)
General William Howe
b)
George Washington
c)
Dr. Ben Franklin
d)
William Prescott
5.

Who took control of the hill during the Battle of Bunker Hill?

a)

The British

b)

Colonists

6.

Why did the colonists back down from the British when they were winning the battle?

a)

The were scared they would lose

b)

George Washington told the colonists to back down.

c)

They were running out of ammunition

7.

Who won the Battle of Bunker Hill?

a)

The British

b)

The colonists

8.

The British commander stated “wait to fire until you see the white in their eyes.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

The Battle of Bunker Hill is near Boston.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

What city did the Continental Congress convene in?

a)

New York City

b)

Boston

c)

Philadelphia

d)

Charleston

11.

What did they mean by "Don't fire til' you see the whites of their eyes?"

a)

Shoot randomly at the enemies eyes

b)

Fire only when they are close enough to hit the mark

c)

Shoot over their heads and at those behind them

d)

Shoot them in the eyes so they can't see

12.

Who died at the Battle of Bunker Hill?

a)

Paul Revere

b)

General Gage

c)

Joseph Warren

d)

Sam Adams

13.

How long did the Battle of Bunker Hill last?

a)

3 hours

b)

3 days

14.

Why was the Battle of Bunker Hill considered a British victory?

a)

The Americans suffered twice as many casualties than the redcoats.

b)

The British captured Sam Adams and John Hancock.

c)

The British pushed the Americans off of the two hills.

d)

The British gained control of the city of Boston.

15.

Why did militia leaders want to build a fort on a hill?

a)

It was easier.

b)

It gave the British an advantage.

c)

It was harder.

d)

It gave the militia an advantage.

16.

Why did the colonists consider the battle a victory?

a)

The colonists won new confidence

b)

They killed a lot of British soldiers

c)

They learned they could fight without George Washington as their leader.

17.

What is a petition?

a)

a paper

b)

a request

c)

talking to someone

18.

Was the Colonist's petition accepted or rejected by the king?

a)

Accepted

b)

Rejected

19.

The British soldiers made __________ attempts to get uphill.

a)

3

b)

4

c)

5

d)

6

20.

Define militia.

a)

Well trained Continental soldiers

b)

Well trained British soldiers

c)

Volunteer British soldiers

d)

Volunteer Patriot soldiers

21.

Define Patriot. Check all that apply.

a)

Someone who believed in the cause for independence

b)

Someone who may choose to fight for the militia

c)

Someone who remained loyal to the King

d)

Someone who fought for the British Army

22.

Which teacher would protect you best in a battle?

a)

Mr. Erenberg

b)

Mr. Bertrand

c)

Mrs. Fetzer

d)

Mrs. Fitzpatrick

e)

Mr. Chapeton