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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    When was the Declaration of Independence issued?

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

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

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

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