American Revolution: Lexington & Concord Battles

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What was the outcome of the Battle of Bunker Hill?

The British secured a hard-won victory. (correct)

The Patriots won a decisive victory.

The battle ended in a stalemate.

The Patriots were able to drive the British out of Boston.

What was the significance of Fort Ticonderoga?

It was the only fort captured by the British during the war.

It served as a storehouse for weaponry and had a prime location. (correct)

It was a British stronghold during the Revolutionary War.

It was the site of a decisive Patriot defeat.

Who led the Green Mountain Boys in the capture of Fort Ticonderoga?

Benedict Arnold

George Washington

King George III

Ethan Allen (correct)

What was the significance of the Battles of Lexington and Concord?

They led the Patriot colonists and British forces into the American Revolutionary War. Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the Olive Branch petition to King George III?

King George III rejected the petition and declared the colonists traitors. Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of the Second Continental Congress?

It was the de facto national government of what would become the United States. Signup and view all the answers

Who was appointed commander of the Continental Army?

George Washington Signup and view all the answers

What was the location of the Second Continental Congress?

Philadelphia, PA Signup and view all the answers

How many British casualties were reported in the Battle of Bunker Hill?

Over 1,000 Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the skirmish at Fort Ticonderoga?

The Patriots captured the fort. Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary motivation behind the Patriot forces' capture of Fort Ticonderoga?

To obtain weaponry and ammunition for the Continental Army Signup and view all the answers

What was the immediate consequence of the British victory at the Battle of Bunker Hill?

The British forces evacuated Boston for a time Signup and view all the answers

What was the main goal of the Patriot forces at the Battle of Bunker Hill?

To defend Charlestown Hill and the surrounding area Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Second Continental Congress in the context of the American Revolutionary War?

It was a gathering of colonial representatives to organize and manage the war effort Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the Patriot forces' hand-to-hand combat at the Battle of Bunker Hill?

The Patriots eventually ran out of ammunition and were defeated Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary purpose of the Patriot forces' occupation of Breed's Hill?

To gain a strategic advantage over the British forces Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence of King George III's response to the Olive Branch petition?

The war effort intensified, and the Continental Army was officially formed Signup and view all the answers

What was the main advantage of Fort Ticonderoga's location?

Its waterways and proximity to Canada Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the Patriot forces' efforts to defend Boston against the British?

The British forces evacuated Boston temporarily Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the capture of Fort Ticonderoga in the context of the American Revolutionary War?

It provided the Continental Army with much-needed arms and ammunition Signup and view all the answers