The Second Continental Congress and the Battle of Bunker Hill

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Who did the Second Continental Congress choose as the leader of the colonial army in June 1775?

  • Thomas Paine
  • William Prescott
  • King George
  • George Washington (correct)

What happened during the Battle of Bunker Hill in June 1775?

  • The British achieved a strategic victory
  • The patriots had to retreat
  • The British successfully defeated the patriots
  • The patriots killed many British soldiers (correct)

What did the Olive Branch Petition, sent in July 1775, aim to achieve?

  • Affirm loyalty to Great Britain (correct)
  • Request assistance from other European countries
  • Call for independence from Great Britain
  • Declare full-scale war against Great Britain

Who declared the rebels as 'open and avowed enemies' in response to the Olive Branch Petition?

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

Who wrote the pamphlet 'Common Sense' that attacked the British monarchy?

<p>Thomas Paine (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the Olive Branch Petition sent in July 1775?

<p>To request King George to intervene and avoid full-scale war (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When was the Declaration of Independence issued?

<p>July 4th (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did King George III declare the rebels as in response to the Olive Branch Petition?

<p>Open and avowed enemies (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who led the colonial army during the Battle of Bunker Hill in June 1775?

<p>William Prescott (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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