The Revolution Begins

Question 1

Why did the British want to capture Bunker Hill?

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Boston could easily be attacked from it.

Question 2

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

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The Americans gained confidence to continue fighting the British.

Question 3

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

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They asked the king to address their complaints.

Question 4

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

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passed the Prohibitory Act; rejected the Olive Branch Petition; closed American ports to overseas trade

Question 5

Read the following excerpt from Thomas Paine’s introduction to Common Sense, and then answer the questions that follow.Which of the following statements best describes the main idea of this passage?

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America’s cause was important to all people.

Question 6

Read the underlined text carefully.In this sentence, Paine is suggesting that Britain is trying to

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destroy those who are trying to protect the natural rights of all mankind.

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