USA HISTORY

THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION 1775 1783

AMERICAN REVOLUTION SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC IMPACT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the historical significance of the Battle of Bunker Hill?
A
Patriot win that sealed an alliance with France
B
Battle proved the war would not be an easy win for the British
C
Last major battle of the war
D
Turning point of the war
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The battle was a tactical victory for the British, as it proved to be a sobering experience for them; they incurred many more casualties than the Americans had sustained, including many officers. The battle had demonstrated that inexperienced militia were able to stand up to regular army troops in battle.

Detailed explanation-2: -Massachusetts | Jun 17, 1775. The American patriots were defeated at the Battle of Bunker Hill, but they proved they could hold their own against the superior British Army. The fierce fight confirmed that any reconciliation between England and her American colonies was no longer possible.

Detailed explanation-3: -It was one of the bloodiest battles of the American Revolution. Victory at Bunker Hill came at a terrible price for the British, with nearly half of the 2, 200 Redcoats who entered the battle killed or wounded in just two hours of fighting. The patriots sustained over 400 casualties.

Detailed explanation-4: -Significance of the Battle of Bunker Hill: The Battle of Bunker hill was the first major battle. It was technically a victory for Britain, but an emotional victory for the patriots because it took the British three tries to get to the hill, and only worked the third time because we ran out of ammunition.

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