Question 1

Why did both the colonists and the British want to control Breed's Hill?

Accepted Answer

All of Boston Harbor was visible from Breed's Hill

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Breed's Hill was located next to the Charles River, and hid docks and ships located behind it from view.

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All of the above.

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The fort located on Breed's Hill was well fortified and easy to defend.

Question 2

_________________ led the colonists fighting in the Battle of Bunker Hill.

Accepted Answer

Dr. Joseph Warren

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Samuel Adams

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John Hancock

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George Washington

Question 3

Dr. John Warren:

Accepted Answer

is known as the martyr of Bunker Hill

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inspired fellow colonists by saying, "fight for your freedom!"

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All of the above.

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was a medical doctor who practiced in Connecticut.

Question 4

Why did the colonists lose the Battle of Bunker Hill to the British?

Accepted Answer

They lacked ammunition and gunpowder.

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They retreated instead of holding their position.

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They were outnumbered.

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The British were more skilled in combat than the colonists.

Question 5

Why was they colonists' loss at the Battle of Bunker Hill significant?

Accepted Answer

The colonists killed and injured enough soldiers to make the victory a costly one for the British.

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Though they lost, the colonists were able to sink two British ships in the process.

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All of the above.

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During the battle, the colonists killed the leader of the British army.

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