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What city was Bunker Hill in?CharlestownBostonConcordLexington - 2. Multiple ChoiceWhy might the colonists have felt upset at one another?They are nervous about a big battle since they were the underdogsThey hate the BritishThey were enemies before the war
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhy did the militia want to fight close up against the British troops?They were low on ammunition and gunpowderThey wanted to talk to them while fightingThey were too lazy to run in the field and attackThey were not good at shooting far away
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWho is in charge of the British Army at Bunker Hill?General William HoweGeorge WashingtonDr. Ben FranklinWilliam Prescott
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhat tactics do the British use to win the battle at Bunker Hill?They use heavy artillery and block the colonists resourcesThey wait for the militia to starveThey jump over the baracadesThey attack the hill close up
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhat does James mean when he says, "The price of freedom is not cheap"?That the US will have a large debtThat this war will take many lives and resourcesThat this war is not worth itThat freedom is not for everyone
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhy did both the colonists and the British want to control Breed's Hill?Breed's Hill was located next to the Charles River, and hid docks and ship's located behind it from view.All of Boston Harbor was visible from Breed's HillThe fort located on Breed's Hill was well fortified and easy to defendAll of the above
- 8. Multiple Choice_____________ led the colonists fighting in the Battle of Bunker Hill.John HancockSamuel AdamsGeorge WashingtonDr. Joseph Warren
- 9. Multiple ChoiceDr. Joseph Warren:Is known as the martyr of Bunker Hillwas a medical doctor who practiced in ConnecticutInspired fellow colonists by saying "fight for your freedom!"All of the above
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhy did the colonists lose the Battle of Bunker Hill to the British?They were outnumberedThe British were more skilled in combat than the colonistsThey lacked ammunition and gunpowderThey retreated instead of holding their position.
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhy was the colonists' loss at the Battle of Bunker Hill significant?Though they lost, the colonists were able to sink two British ships in the processDuring the battle, the colonists killed the leader of the British armyThe colonists killed and injured enough soldiers to make the victory a costly one for the BritishAll of the above
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