BUNKER HILL

Following the battles at Lexington and Concord, where did the Americans surround the British?

• New York City
• Boston
• Philadelphia

Where was the Battle of Bunker Hill fought?

• Bunker Hill

• Breed's Hill

• Boston Hill

• Mount Vernon

Who is in charge of the British Army at Bunker Hill?

• General William Howe
• George Washington
• Dr. Ben Franklin
• William Prescott

When did the Battle of Bunker Hill take place?

• June 16, 1775

• June 17, 1775

• June 18, 1775

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

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

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.