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Q: Why did the colonists want occupy the hills around Charlestown?
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Yes. Most notably: Beacon Hill and Bunker Hill, although the latter is in nearby Charlestown.


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Charlestown, section of Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. It is situated on a small peninsula between the estuaries of the Charles and Mystic rivers. The locality is dominated by several low hills, including the famous Bunker and Breed's hills.


Why was the battle of the bunker hill important for the colonists?

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How colonists planted corn?

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Why did the colonists want the hills surrounding Boston?

In order to force the British to evacuate the city.


Why do cities form around hills and ridges?

to use a form of farming, called terraced farming you farm around hills or slopes.


How bumpy was the land around the pueblo?

The land around the pueblo was like hills they farmed buffalo on the hills and also called them fields.


Who won breed's and bunker hills battle?

the british because the colonists ran out of gun powder and ammo and were forced to retreat


What are the names of hills around cheltenham?

There is Cleeve Hill to the east and Leckhampton and stroud hills to the south. Malvern hills are further afield to the west.


Why was the Battle of Bunker Hill important for the colonist?

The continental army learned that the British planned to occupy the unoccupyed hills(Breeds Hill and Bunker Hill) that surrounded the city Boston.


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