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?

<p>They led the Patriot colonists and British forces into the American Revolutionary War. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>King George III rejected the petition and declared the colonists traitors. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of the Second Continental Congress?

<p>It was the de facto national government of what would become the United States. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was appointed commander of the Continental Army?

<p>George Washington (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the location of the Second Continental Congress?

<p>Philadelphia, PA (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Over 1,000 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the skirmish at Fort Ticonderoga?

<p>The Patriots captured the fort. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To obtain weaponry and ammunition for the Continental Army (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The British forces evacuated Boston for a time (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To defend Charlestown Hill and the surrounding area (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>It was a gathering of colonial representatives to organize and manage the war effort (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The Patriots eventually ran out of ammunition and were defeated (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To gain a strategic advantage over the British forces (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The war effort intensified, and the Continental Army was officially formed (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Its waterways and proximity to Canada (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The British forces evacuated Boston temporarily (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>It provided the Continental Army with much-needed arms and ammunition (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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