Unit 7 Lesson 4 Cause and Effect

What big decision did the colonists make as a result of shots fired in Massachusetts and speeches delivered in Pennsylvania?

• They decided to declare independence from Britain.

• They decided to return to England.

• They decided to support the British army.

• They decided to stop all trade with France.

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By the time the sun came up on April 20, 1775, the British army had _______ from Concord back to Boston.

• retreated

• advanced

• celebrated

• surrendered

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Name the two hills overlooking Boston Harbor where the militia set up cannons.

• Bunker Hill and Breed's Hill

• Beacon Hill and Mission Hill

• Prospect Hill and Fort Hill

• Dorchester Heights and Telegraph Hill

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Who was the commander that knew his men did not have much ammunition at Breed's Hill?

• George Washington

• William Prescott

• Benedict Arnold

• Charles Cornwallis

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According to the passage, what caused the British to retreat the first two times during the Battle of Bunker Hill?

• The militia ran out of ammunition

• The British ran out of ammunition

• The British were beaten back by the militia

• The British were waiting for reinforcements

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Why is the Battle of Bunker Hill considered to have an unusual name, according to the passage?

• Because it was fought on Breed's Hill.

• Because it was the first battle of the American Revolution.

• Because it was a decisive victory for the British.

• Because it involved a surprise attack.

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In what way did the Battle of Bunker Hill feel like a defeat for the British, according to the passage?

• Because they lost about 1,000 men killed and wounded, which made it feel less like a victory despite driving the militia off the hill.

• Because the British were forced to retreat from the battlefield.

• Because the British surrendered to the American militia.

• Because the British gained no strategic advantage from the battle.

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According to Thomas Paine's quote, what did he believe Americans had the power to do?

• Remain loyal to the king

• Begin the world over again

• Move to another country

• Abandon all government

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What was 'Common Sense' and what impact did it have on the American colonies?

• Common Sense was a pamphlet that became a bestseller and convinced many colonists that it was time to declare independence.

• Common Sense was a treaty signed between Britain and the colonies that ended the Revolutionary War.

• Common Sense was a law passed by the British Parliament to tax the colonies.

• Common Sense was a speech given by King George III to encourage loyalty among the colonists.

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What was the purpose of the Declaration of Independence according to the passage?

• To explain why the colonies were breaking away from Great Britain and why it was necessary for them to do so.

• To establish a new form of government for the colonies.

• To declare war on France and Spain.

• To outline the rules for trade between the colonies and Great Britain.

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