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Battle of Bunker Hill Fact-Matching Game

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The Battle of Bunker Hill was a pivotal moment in the American Revolutionary War, showcasing the bravery and determination of the colonial forces against the British army.

  • The battle took place on June 17, 1775, on Breed’s Hill, not Bunker Hill as commonly believed.
  • Despite ultimately losing the battle, the colonial forces inflicted heavy casualties on the British troops, boosting their morale and confidence.
  • Colonel William Prescott famously instructed his men not to fire until they could “see the whites of their eyes,” conserving ammunition and maximizing the impact of each shot.

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  • The Battle of Bunker Hill took place on June 17, 1775 during the early stages of the American Revolutionary War.
  • Although called the Battle of Bunker Hill, most of the fighting actually took place on nearby Breed's Hill.
  • The British forces were led by Major General William Howe and Brigadier General Robert Pigot.
  • The American forces were led by Colonel William Prescott, Major John Pitcairn, and General Israel Putnam.
  • The battle resulted in a British victory, but at a high cost in casualties.
  • The British suffered over 1,000 casualties, including many officers.
  • The American forces suffered around 400 casualties, including over 100 killed.
  • The battle demonstrated that the American forces were capable of standing up to the British regulars in a pitched battle.
  • The battle is known for the order given to the American troops, 'Don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes.'
  • The British won control of the Charlestown Peninsula after the battle, but suffered heavy losses in the process.
  • The battle was a morale boost for the American forces, despite being a tactical defeat.
  • The Battle of Bunker Hill is considered one of the bloodiest battles of the American Revolutionary War.
  • The battle was a turning point in the war, showing that the American forces were a formidable opponent for the British.
  • The battle inspired the famous poem 'The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere' by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.
  • The Battle of Bunker Hill is commemorated annually in Massachusetts with a reenactment and parade.
  • The battle site is now part of the Boston National Historical Park and is open to visitors.
  • The battle marked the beginning of a long and bloody conflict that would ultimately lead to American independence.
  • The Battle of Bunker Hill is also known as the Battle of Breed's Hill.
  • The battle was one of the first major engagements of the American Revolutionary War.
  • The battle site is located in present-day Charlestown, Massachusetts.

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