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Battle of Bunker Hill
The Battle of Bunker Hill (or Battle of Breed's Hill) was one of the most important battles of the American Revolution. It took place on June 17, 1775, around Bunker Hill in Charlestown, Massachusetts.
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Why was the Battle of Bunker Hill fought?
British General Howe had captured Boston. At the time, the back bay was exactly that - a bay. Breed's hill and Bunker's hill (named after the owners of the farms where the hills were) were great vantage points to watch Boston below and across the bay. The rebels 'dug in' and created fortifications - in one night. It was a huge undertaking under the cover of darkness. From the hills, the rebel cannons could reach to some areas of Boston. Howe sent his men across the bay on boats to stop the American cannons. He sent several waves of troops marching up directly into rebel fire until the shear numbers of British troops - combined with a minimal amount of American ammunition - over-whelmed the rebels and they were forced to retreat. The British eventually held the hill but had taken a huge number of casualties from what was supposed to be a motley crew of farmers that would run at the mere sight of the royal army. If you are really interested, there is a great book called The Glorious Cause by JEFFREY SHAARA that tells about the early years of the American revolution.
English decided they would try and take Breed Hill from colonist to induce fear. It took them three tries to finally win, and they only won because the colonists ran out of ammunition.
What did the Battle of Bunker Hill prove to the British?
That they would not be bullied by the British. That we didnt have to fight an insurgent war to win, that we could look them in the eye and smack them in the mouth. Thw only reason we lost was because we were out numbered. Men fighting for freedom will fight harder that men fighting for more land.
When did the British flee Boston?
The British evacuated the city on March 17, 1776, after the patriots had fortified Dorchester Heights.
Why did the Americans and the British fight again in the Battle of Bunker Hill?
to fight for freedom against slaves
Why was the Battle of Bunker Hill called that when it was fought at breeds hill?
Because that was where people thought the battle happened because it was more strategic than Breed's hill where the battle really took place.
The Bunker Battle was fought on the hill so they call it Bunker Hill!
Was horatio gates the british general at the Battle of Bunker Hill?
False. The British general was William Howe.
Why did colonel Prescott and his men choose to fortify breeds hill ins ted of bunker hill?
Breeds Hill was lower and closer to the harbor.
Why was the Battle of Bunker Hill so important to the continental army?
Because it showed that the colonists could defend thenselves against the
Why was the battle of Bunker Hill consider eight patriot victory?
It took time to defeat the Americans, so the British knew this wouldn't be a fast battle. From this battle, the British knew that defeating the Americans would not be easy.
Who fought at the battle of bunker hill?
The Battle of Bunker Hill, fought actually on Breed's Hill, was a British victory (though a Pyrrhic one). The Redcoats lost 1,054 men, included 226 killed. The patriots casualties were 143 dead, 271 wounded. and 30 captured.
What events led to the Battle of Bunker Hill 1775?
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What was the reaction of the colonists to the battle of bunker hill?
they were upset because they were getting taxes
What are interesting facts about the Battle of Bunker hill?
The battle of Bunker Hill took place on June 16, 1775.
What is a effect from the Battle of Bunker Hill?
Following the Boston Tea Party, the British closed the Port of Boston. Ships would dock across the river in Charleston, Massachusetts. Some time after the British defeat at Concord on April 19, 1775, the British decided to get even with the Americans. They sent a force across the river and burned Charleston. As soon as smoke arose, American militia assembled and counter attacked. Still, Charleston was burned to the ground. The British decided to teach those guys a lesson. They sent an army across the river to attack the Americans. More and more minutemen continued arriving. When the British army arrived at Bunker Hill ready to fight, the Americans were resting comfortably behind fortifications on Breeds Hill. On June 17, 1775, the exhausted British troops marched up the hill to attack the Americans. The Americans shot back from behind earthworks. Over half the British army was killed. The Americans ran low on ammunition and abandoned the battle field. A much smaller percentage of Americans were killed.
After the battle, both sides retreated. The Americans were out of ammunition. The British felt like they could not afford to launch another attack and did not know what trick the Americans had planned next. The British gained tremendous respect for the Americans and a tremendous reluctance to attack a retreating American army as they had attacked the army retreating from Charleston to behind the defenses on Breeds Hill.
Where did the soldiers go after the Battle of Bunker Hill?
Back home the war is over after gettysburg! Back to school for that answer. The war lasted another two years. Gettysburg took place in July 1863 and Lee surrendered to Grant in April 1865. I have it on good authority that they were both supported by armies during that time. The battle of the Wilderness and Sherman's March to the Sea were yet to take place. For 8000 soldiers the answer was 6 feet into the ground.
Why was the Battle of Bunker Hill a significant turning point for the Patriots?
Because although the patriots were forced to retreat (because they were running low on supplies and ammunition), they showed the British that they could fight, and stand up to them. It was also the first battle of the revolution.
Why was the Battle of Bunker Hill important to the Americans even though they lost?
No. The Americans had to reteat from their position on Breed's Hill and fall back to Bunker Hill. The British successfully gained the ground but it was a costly battle as they lost many officers and men. This battle did demonstrate to both Americans and British that the American colonist was able and willing to fight for his land.
yes because they did kill a large number of British soldiers and only left because they didn't have enough ammo. and the british only killed 400 some of there soldiers
Was the Battle of Bunker Hill fought on Bunker Hill or and other hill?
it was actually fought on beds hill most people don't know that
How many men fought ineach side in the Battle of Bunker Hill?
The Battle of Bunker Hill was a single battle fought for control of the area during the Siege of Boston. The British was successful in capturing the hill, but the victory had little bearing on the siege.
What did the Americans and the British eat during the war of Bunker Hill?
Bunker Hill was a battle, not a war. It was the second major battle of the War of Independence. It was short enough that nobodu had time for a meal break during the actual battle. A typical soldiers meal, for both sides, at the time would consist of salt beef or pork and a hard, cracker like bread called hardtack. Michael Montagne
Was there a battle June 20- June 27 in 1775?
Yes there were battles fought in June during the US Civil War. Following is a partial list of the June fights. 1861- Battle of Big Bethel, Virginia. 1862- Battle of Chattanooga, Tennessee. 1863- Brandy Station, Virginia, which was the largest cavalry fight of the war. 1864- The Petersburg and Richmond Campaign with all of its different battles. These are but a few and there were many more of varying size.
Was Benjamin Franklin at the Battle of Bunker Hill?
In battle, no. Ben Franklin was not in the Army. He was a founding father though and a hero to the patriots. He did try to be a mediator between the colonist and the British until the British turned on him and then he helped the other founding fathers form a diplomatic congress and help create our declaration of Independence and the articles of confederation. George Washington lead the patriots into battle as the commander in chief of the continental Army.
