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Flashcards on Battle of Bunker Hill
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Where did the Battle of Bunker Hill take place?
Boston, Massachusetts
When did the Battle of Bunker Hill occur?
June 17, 1775
Which military commander led the British troops during the Battle of Bunker Hill?
General William Howe
Who were the American forces led by during the Battle of Bunker Hill?
Colonel William Prescott
Which side won the Battle of Bunker Hill?
The British
What was the famous order given to the American soldiers during the battle?
Don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes!
What was the main objective of the British troops in the battle?
To seize the Charlestown Peninsula
What was the result of the Battle of Bunker Hill in terms of casualties?
The British suffered heavy casualties
What role did the Battle of Bunker Hill play in the American Revolutionary War?
It boosted the confidence of the American colonists
What battle tactic did the American forces use during the Battle of Bunker Hill?
They constructed fortifications on Breed's Hill
Who famously said, 'Don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes!' during the Battle of Bunker Hill?
Colonel William Prescott
What was the significance of the Battle of Bunker Hill?
It demonstrated that the American colonists were capable of standing up to the British Army
Which famous American figure participated in the Battle of Bunker Hill?
Israel Putnam
Why is the battle called the Battle of Bunker Hill, even though most of the fighting took place on Breed's Hill?
Bunker Hill was originally the intended target, but due to a misunderstanding, the American forces fortified Breed's Hill instead
What was the main outcome of the Battle of Bunker Hill?
Although the British won, the battle proved that the American colonists were a formidable opponent
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Where did the Battle of Bunker Hill take place?
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
New York City, New York
Boston, Massachusetts
Charleston, South Carolina
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When did the Battle of Bunker Hill occur?
August 13, 1776
July 4, 1776
June 17, 1775
September 17, 1787
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Who led the British troops during the Battle of Bunker Hill?
George Washington
John Adams
General William Howe
Thomas Jefferson
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Who were the American forces led by during the Battle of Bunker Hill?
General William Howe
General George Washington
Colonel William Prescott
Major John Pitcairn
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Which side won the Battle of Bunker Hill?
The British
The American colonists
The French
The Spanish
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What was the famous order given to the American soldiers during the battle?
Take no prisoners!
Don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes!
Charge!
Retreat!
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What was the main objective of the British troops in the battle?
To seize the Charlestown Peninsula
To capture General George Washington
To negotiate a peace treaty
To establish a new colony
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What was the result of the Battle of Bunker Hill in terms of casualties?
Both sides suffered heavy casualties
The American forces suffered heavy casualties
The British suffered heavy casualties
There were no casualties
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What role did the Battle of Bunker Hill play in the American Revolutionary War?
It boosted the confidence of the American colonists
It led to the signing of the Declaration of Independence
It ended the war
It resulted in the British surrender
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What battle tactic did the American forces use during the Battle of Bunker Hill?
Nuclear warfare
They constructed fortifications on Breed's Hill
Cavalry charges
Air strikes
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