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The British withdrew from Boston because canon were placed on Dorchester eights, overlooking Boston. This made the British position untenable as the town could be bombarded from the heights and the British could not effectively fire back. So they withdrew.
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How many years after Jesus was born did the Romans leave Britain?
The Roman Empire withdrew from Britain around 400 AD.
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No Boston is a city in US, Britain another country
Why did Britain abandon Boston?
Britain abandoned Boston because they lost the war, so Britian wanted no part in Boston anymore. They were disgraced.
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Why did Britain tax the Boston people?
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What nations withdrew from the British Commonwealth to form an independent republic?
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