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The June 1775 Battle of Bunker Hill brought the American Colonies at least one step closer to independence in several ways. For one thing, it instilled confidence in the colonists that their forces could stand up to the legendarily stalwart British soldiers. For another thing, it hardened British resolve to refuse any concessions to the tentative rebellion; in turn, this steeled the Colonies to their cause, and the Revolutionary War soon escalated into full-fledged hostilities that resulted (after years of conflict) in a number of significant victories.
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Why was the Battle of Bunker Hill called the Battle of Bunker Hill if it took place on breed's hill?
Breed's Hill, or Charleston Hill, is part of the overall structure of Bunker Hill, being the closest part of the peninsula to the Charles River, across which is central Boston. The American commander, Colonel William Prescott, had actually been ordered to build his fortifications on Bunker Hill, and opted for the closer position to the river. In retreating, the colonials crossed Bunker Hill moving up the peninsula to the northwest. (see related map link)
Why did colonel Prescott and his men choose to to fortify Breed's hill instead Bunker hill?
Breeds Hill was lower and closer to the harbor.
Why did colonel prescott and his men choose to fortify breed hill instead of bunker hill?
Breeds Hill was lower and closer to the harbor.
Why did Battle at Palmito Ranch Happen?
The 2 sides simply wanted to get closer to winning the war. HOPE THIS HELPS! ; ) §
Why did the battle of okinawa occur?
The US was getting closer & closer to Japan in regaining control of the Japanese advances in the Pacific. Okinawa was the final action of the US before the decision was made to use the atomic bomb. This was because an invasion of the Japanese mainland would have been hugely expensive in American soldiers lives.
