USA HISTORY

THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION 1775 1783

THE SECOND CONTINENTAL CONGRESS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
After losing the Battle of Bunker Hill, ____ were driven out of Boston.
A
The French
B
The Indians
C
The Colonists
D
The British
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The colonists retreated over Bunker Hill, leaving the British in control of the Peninsula. 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.

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: -On March 17, 1776, British forces are forced to evacuate Boston following General George Washington’s successful placement of fortifications and cannons on Dorchester Heights, which overlooks the city from the south.

Detailed explanation-4: -Result of the Battle They lost hundreds of soldiers including several officers. This gave the Americans the courage and confidence that they could stand up to the British in battle. Many more colonists joined the army after this battle and the revolution continued to grow in strength.

Detailed explanation-5: -About 450 Americans were killed, wounded, or captured. The number of British killed or wounded totaled 1, 054, including 89 officers. Among the Americans who were killed was Gen. Joseph Warren of Massachusetts, who had entered the redoubt as a volunteer.

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