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Who was elected as commander in chief of the new Continental army?
Who was elected as commander in chief of the new Continental army?
- Patrick Henry
- King George III
- William Howe
- George Washington (correct)
What was the outcome of the Battle of Bunker Hill?
What was the outcome of the Battle of Bunker Hill?
- It ended in a stalemate
- The redcoats took the hill due to Americans running out of gunpowder (correct)
- The Americans emerged victorious
- The British forces retreated from Boston
What did General Howe do after the Battle of Bunker Hill?
What did General Howe do after the Battle of Bunker Hill?
- Abandoned the city of Boston (correct)
- Reinforced his troops in Boston
- Sought peace negotiations with George Washington
- Launched another attack on the new Continental army
What did the Second Continental Congress request from King George III?
What did the Second Continental Congress request from King George III?
What was George Washington's main concern after taking command of his new army?
What was George Washington's main concern after taking command of his new army?
What was the reaction of most colonists to the idea of separating from Great Britain?
What was the reaction of most colonists to the idea of separating from Great Britain?
Why did General Howe order an immediate attack after the Second Continental Congress elected Washington as commander in chief?
Why did General Howe order an immediate attack after the Second Continental Congress elected Washington as commander in chief?
What was George Washington's main concern after taking command of his new army?
What was George Washington's main concern after taking command of his new army?