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Kaelen O’Connor 8th Grade English Mrs.King November 24,2015 The Battle Of Bunker Hill William Prescott, a Colonel In the battle of Bunker Hill yelled out to his troops "Do not fire until you see the whites of their eyes”. Because of the limited ammo they had at the time. The battle at Bunker Hill had many causes, leaders, events and effects that greatly affected the Revolutionary War. Several causes made the Battle of Bunker Hill happen for example, Burg states that Colonel Prescott was stationed to fortify Bunker Hill, he also states that the second cause was that he and Gen. Israel Putnam met up , and together instead decided to fortify breed's hill, the last thing he talks about is how the british recently hearing of this activity decided …show more content…

So General William Howe led his men to attack the position. The British Soldiers advanced up the hill towards the American fortification, the first attack was a loss for the british. After regrouping the British attacked again with the same aftermath, but the British’s third attempt was a success, they advanced up the hill toward the tired, low on supplies Americans, the British forced them into retreat claiming the hill as there own. Many results occurred from the aftermath of The Battle Of Bunker Hill. For Instance the National park services states that the American soldiers inflicted severe death in the ranks of the British, 268 dead and 828 wounded. Also history.com tells that even know it was a loss it gave a great boost of confidence to the new and inexperienced rebel soldiers. Many causes, leaders, events and effects greatly affected the Battle at Bunker Hill. Why do people think this battle was important in the struggle for independence? Bibliography “Battle Of Bunker Hill.” History.com. A&E Television Networks, n.d. Web. 11 Nov. 2015. “The Battle Of Bunker Hill.” The Battle of Bunker Hill. Web. 11 Nov. 2015. United States. National Park Service. “The Battle Of Bunker Hill--Reading 2.” National Parks Service. U.S. Department of the Interior, n.d. Web. 19 Nov.

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