1. How did the British generals first plan to break the Patriot siege of Boston? A. The British wanted to fortify the high ground around Boston B. The British determined the best plan of attack was to stage a direct assault on the Patriots C. The British staged a complicated series of military maneuvers to confuse the Patriots D. The British planned to bombard the Charlestown Peninsula from the sea
On June 12, General Gage finalized a plan to break out of Boston. The plan was to reoccupy and fortify Bunker Hill along with Dorchester Heights, which the British had abandoned in April, on June 18.