THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION 1775 1783
AMERICAN REVOLUTION SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC IMPACT
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The Americans and the French forced the British to surrender
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The Americans proved they could fight trained British soldiers
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The French openly declared support for the American colonies
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The British passed the Intolerable Acts to punish Massachusetts
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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: -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: -The Battle of Bunker Hill was significant because it showed the British that the American resistance was organized and determined and more than a local conflict.