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WorksheetsBattle of Bunker Hill Quiz
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 7mins
Who was the British commander at the time of the Battle of Lexington and Concord?
Colonel William Prescott
Dr. Joseph Warren
General Thomas Gage
General William Howe
Where did the American militia build their defenses in preparation for the British attack?
Concord
Lexington
Breeds Hill
Bunker Hill
What was the order given by Colonel William Prescott to the American militia?
Retreat
Charge!
Fire at will
Hold your fire
What advantage did the British have during the hand-to-hand fighting?
Bayonets
Cannons
Horses
Armor
How many casualties did the British suffer in the Battle of Bunker Hill?
450
Over 1,000
None
Less than 100
Who was one of the leaders of the Sons of Liberty and was killed in the battle?
Colonel William Prescott
General William Howe
General Thomas Gage
Dr. Joseph Warren
What did the Americans believe after the Battle of Bunker Hill?
They could win the war easily
They should surrender
They should negotiate with the British
They needed more ammunition
Did the Battle of Bunker Hill break the siege of Boston?
The battle had no impact on the siege
It's unclear
Yes
No
Who took over command of the British troops in North America after the Battle of Bunker Hill?
Colonel William Prescott
Dr. Joseph Warren
General William Howe
General Thomas Gage
Where was George Washington when he received news of the Battle of Bunker Hill?
Boston
New York
Philadelphia
Washington D.C.
How long did the battle lasted?
1 month
1 day
2 hours?
1 year
Who was the General of the Continental Army? (a)
