. A junior class history of the United States; to which are added the Declaration of independence, and the Constitution of the United States .. . aud captured theimportant post of Ticonderoga.* Crown Point was alsocaptured. 5. Fortification of Breeds Hill.—On the niglit of the16th of June, the Americans, believing that Gage intendedto seize and fortify Bunker Hill, resolved to anticipatehim. They, therefore, sent Colonel Prescott, with a de- * I Immediately repaired to tlie barrack occupied by the commander of the fort,and ordered him to come forth instantly, or I would sacrifice the whole gar
. A junior class history of the United States; to which are added the Declaration of independence, and the Constitution of the United States .. . aud captured theimportant post of Ticonderoga.* Crown Point was alsocaptured. 5. Fortification of Breeds Hill.—On the niglit of the16th of June, the Americans, believing that Gage intendedto seize and fortify Bunker Hill, resolved to anticipatehim. They, therefore, sent Colonel Prescott, with a de- * I Immediately repaired to tlie barrack occupied by the commander of the fort,and ordered him to come forth instantly, or I would sacrifice the whole garrison. Onthis, the captain came to the door with his breeches in his hand, when I ordered himto deliver me the fort instantly. He asked me by what autliority I demanded it. Ianswered him, In the name of the Great .Jehovah, and the Ct)ntinentMl surprise was executed in the gray of the morning of the 10th of May, 1775.—Account by Ethan Allen. 5. What hill was fortified ? Why ? 138 HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES [1775 tachnient of men, to fortify the hill. On reaching theground, it was thought best to select Breeds Hill, which. was nearer the city. T ax and spade were pli vigor, and at dawn (June 17th) the eyes of Gage and his officers were astonished by the view of a strong redoubt, thrown up as if by magic. 6. Battle of Breeds Hill.—An attack was immediatelyordered, and the British troops marched up to the works ;but they were met with so fierce a fire, that they turnedand fled. Again the attack was made, and with the sameresult. The third time, with fresh troops, the assault wasordered ; and the Americans, having expended every grainof powder, were obliged to abandon their works. Slowlythey retreated down the hill, vanquished men, but leaving 6. Describe the attack. What was the result ? What distinguished man fell ?
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