New Economies

Question 1

Why did the British want to capture Bunker Hill?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

C: Boston could easily be attacked from it.

Question 2

How did the Second Continental Congress try to avoid war with Britain?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

B: They asked the king to address their complaints.

Question 3

How did Britain respond to America’s attempts at reconciliation in 1775? Check all of the boxes that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A: passed the Prohibitory Act; C: rejected the Olive Branch Petition; D: closed American ports to overseas trade

Question 4

What was the significance of the heavy British losses at the Battle of Bunker Hill?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

B: The Americans gained confidence to continue fighting the British.

New Economies Answers