EMERGENCE OF USA
THE AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR AND ITS IMPACT
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Bunker Hill
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Boston Harbor
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Breed’s Hill
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Battle of Bunker Hill, also called Battle of Breed’s Hill, (June 17, 1775), first major battle of the American Revolution, fought in Charlestown (now part of Boston) during the Siege of Boston.
Detailed explanation-2: -There were two hills that the British wanted to take in order to be able to bombard the Americans from a distance. These were Breed’s Hill and Bunker Hill. The Battle of Bunker Hill actually took place mostly on Breed’s Hill.
Detailed explanation-3: -Despite their loss, the inexperienced colonial forces inflicted significant casualties against the enemy, and the battle provided them with an important confidence boost during the Siege of Boston. Although commonly referred to as the Battle of Bunker Hill, most of the fighting occurred on nearby Breed’s Hill.