1. Although the British army won the Battle of Bunker Hill, what made the victory so costly for them?
- A. The loss of their most experienced general in the fighting.
- B. The destruction of their naval ships in the nearby harbor.
- C. The high number of soldiers who were killed or wounded.
- D. The capture of their supply lines by colonial forces.
2. What was the primary reason the colonial militia had to retreat from Breed's Hill?
- A. They were outnumbered by the British.
- B. They ran out of ammunition.
- C. A surprise storm made fighting impossible.
- D. Their commander ordered a tactical withdrawal.
3. What important lesson did the Battle of Bunker Hill teach the British about the colonial forces?
- A. That the colonists had more soldiers than the British army.
- B. That the colonists were not serious about fighting for independence.
- C. That winning the war against the colonies would be very difficult.
- D. That the colonial militia had better equipment and training.
4. How did the British military respond to the colonists building a fort on Breed's Hill?
- A. They decided to surround the hill and wait for a surrender.
- B. They launched a direct uphill attack to capture the fort.
- C. They retreated from Boston to avoid a major battle.
- D. They sent diplomats to negotiate a peaceful resolution.
5. The British victory at Bunker Hill is considered 'costly' primarily due to what factor?
- A. The high number of British casualties.
- B. The large amount of money spent on ammunition.
- C. The political fallout it caused back in London.
- D. The complete destruction of the captured colonial fort.
6. Why were certain members of the colonial militia known as 'Minutemen'?
- A. They could be ready for battle on very short notice.
- B. They were paid by the minute for their service.
- C. Their battles were expected to last only a minute.
- D. They were part of a special unit that fought in sixty-second intervals.
7. What was a significant advantage the colonial militias had over the professional British army?
- A. They had more advanced weapons and cannons.
- B. They were all given matching, high-quality uniforms.
- C. They had a deep familiarity with the local terrain.
- D. They received better pay and supplies from a government.
8. Which phrase best describes the British soldiers, often called Redcoats?
- A. Volunteers who fought only in an emergency.
- B. A professional force with extensive training.
- C. Citizen-soldiers who were familiar with the local terrain.
- D. Fighters who supplied their own clothing and weapons for battle.
9. Besides having a professional army, what was another major advantage for the British forces?
- A. Their knowledge of the colonial countryside.
- B. The ability to get ready for a fight in a minute.
- C. The support of most of the colonial population.
- D. Superior military training and equipment.
10. What was a primary reason British soldiers wore bright red uniforms in battle?
- A. The color was meant to intimidate colonial forces.
- B. Red dye was the least expensive fabric color available.
- C. It helped them tell allies from opponents in smoky conditions.
- D. It was the official color of the king's personal guard.