Second Continental Congress
On what date did the Second Continental Congress meet?
May 10, 1775
On what date did the Battle of Bunker Hill take place?
June 16, 1775
How did Washington describe his new army?
As a "rabble of people under little discipline or order."
On what date did the British find their position compromised by cannons?
March 4, 1776
Why was capturing Fort Ticonderoga important for Washington's army?
It provided necessary artillery and supplies.
What type of army did the Congress decide to create?
A continental army made up of troops from all the colonies.
Where did militiamen build a fort instead of Bunker Hill?
Breeds Hill
What did Washington do when he learned his army only had a few barrels of gunpowder?
He started a rumor that he had more barrels to trick the British.
Who ordered the British troops to abandon Boston?
William Howe
What caused the British to abandon Boston?
Colonists placed cannons on Heights, forcing the British general to retreat.
Who was chosen as the commander of the new Continental Army?
George Washington
Who led the men to build the fort on top of the hill?
Israel Putnam
Who did Washington send to Fort Ticonderoga to retrieve cannons and weapons?
Ethan Allen and Benedict Arnold
To which location did the British and Loyalists sail after leaving Boston?
Canada
Why was George Washington chosen as the commander?
Because of his experience during the previous war and his respected leadership skills.
What was the famous order given during the battle?
"Don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes."