The British sought to control Bunker Hill and Breed's Hill during the American Revolutionary War because these strategic locations offered a commanding view of Boston and its harbor. Capturing these hills would allow British forces to suppress the colonial militia and maintain control over the city. The battle for these hills demonstrated the determination of the American forces and highlighted the need for the British to secure key positions to quell the rebellion. Ultimately, the engagement at Bunker Hill became a pivotal moment in the conflict, showcasing the colonists' willingness to fight for their rights.
The continental army learned that the British planned to occupy the unoccupyed hills(Breeds Hill and Bunker Hill) that surrounded the city Boston.
The Battle of Bunker Hill was taken place in Boston, Massachusetts on breeds hill
Adjoining Bunker Hill in Charlestown Massachusetts. Adjoining Bunker Hill in Charlestown Massachusetts.
The Americans were at the top of Bunker hill and the British were at the bottom.
breeds hill, Charleston, Massachusetts
Breeds hill
The British wanted to attack bunker hill because from bunker hill all of Boston could be hit by cannon fire. However because of a mistake they attacked breeds hill thinking it was bunker hill.
the battle of bunker hill was on breed's hill. the british won.
nobody they were at breeds hill in the morning
the battle of bunker hill was really at breeds hill because in the middle of the night , the soldiers got confused, but when they arrived at breeds hill, they all thought they were at bunker hill.
the battle of bunker hill was a place were it took place on the breeds hill not the battle of bunker hill the captaind were for british general william howe and for americans colonel william that is all the captain today for battle of bunker hill.
The Battle of Bunker Hill was taken place in Boston, Massachusetts on breeds hill
The continental army learned that the British planned to occupy the unoccupyed hills(Breeds Hill and Bunker Hill) that surrounded the city Boston.
breeds hill=)
Adjoining Bunker Hill in Charlestown Massachusetts. Adjoining Bunker Hill in Charlestown Massachusetts.
Yes, that is why there was a battle. The British wanted the "hill" and a group of Americans had it. They stood their ground so there was a battle. The importance of the hill was that it overlooked the harbor. Bunker Hill is also known as Breeds Hill.
Breeds Hill and Bunker Hill are adjoining hills located in Boston. During the Revolutionary war, a battle that was fought on Breeds Hill was mistakenly identified as the Battle of Bunker Hill.