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What battle near Boston where the militia held off two of the three British charges?

It was in Breeds Hill (known as Bunker Hill) near Boston,colonial militia were able to hold off tow of three British charges had to retreat when they ran out of ammunition.


Why did the colonists hold their fire until the last minute in the American revolution at Breeds Hill in the Battle of Bunker Hill?

With little ammo, waiting gave the colonists an advantage over the British, who attacked three times. Because they waited, the colonists lost 400 men while the British lost over 1,000. However, the British defeated the Americans at the Battle of Bunker Hill in Massachusetts.


What battle near Boston where the militia held off two of three Boston charges?

It was in Breeds Hill (known as Bunker Hill) near Boston,colonial militia were able to hold off tow of three British charges had to retreat when they ran out of ammunition.


Why is the Battle of Bunker Hill in the American Revolution?

June 16, 1775 "About 1,200 militiamen under the command of Colonel William Prescott set up fortifications at Bunker Hill and nearby Breed's Hill, across the harbor from Boston." The Red-Coats (British) crossed the harbor and assembled at the bottom of Breed's Hill. The British won the Battle of Bunker Hill but suffered. They lost and wounded about 1,000 soldiers. ("The American Journey" Glencoe)


The Battle of Bunker Hill was a moral victory for the colonial forces because it showed that?

The could hold their own against the British


What is the importance of the battle with bunker hill in 1775?

The battle of bunker hill showed the colonist that they could hold their own against the british. General Washington soon arrived to command the siege of Boston.To drive out the British,Washington needed the cannons from fort Ticonderoga.


What is the cause of Battle of Bunker Hill?

the british and the Americans both wanted bunker hill because it had a good look over Boston harbor. they fought to see who would hold hte positon


A war the patriots fought and they were out of ammunition but managed to hold their own against british?

they ran out because they were out numbered and kept firing .


Why were breed hill and bunker hill important positions to hold?

Breed's Hill and Bunker Hill were strategically important during the American Revolutionary War because they provided elevated positions overlooking Boston and its harbor. Holding these hills allowed colonial forces to threaten British naval operations and troop movements, thereby exerting control over the city. The Battle of Bunker Hill, fought primarily on Breed's Hill, demonstrated the determination and resilience of the colonial forces, despite ultimately being a tactical victory for the British. This battle also boosted colonial morale and galvanized support for the revolutionary cause.


What was the outcome of Battle of Bunker Hill?

The result of the Battle of Bunker Hill was a victory for the British, in that they captured their objective. However, the British casualties amounted to a third of their forces and they were unable to put an end to the Siege of Boston. Nine months later, the British realized that they were no longer able to hold Boston and evacuated their troops. They fought for there freedom and showed England that they were a free country. fought for there freedom and showed England there afree country. they fought for something.


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