The Revolutionary War: Battle Of Bunker Hill

No Justice, no liberty, and no freedom were to be seen in the thirteen colonies of early America as the British ruled over all men and women without question. The Revolutionary War, also known as the American Revolution, emerged from growing tensions between citizens of Great Britain's 13 North American colonies and the colonial government, which represented the British crown. Multiple battles broke out between the British and the Americans. Three of the main battles were the Battles at Lexington and Concord, Battles of Trenton and Princeton, and finally, Battle of Bunker Hill. Some of those battles were won, but some were lost, but that never changed America's view of getting their independence. To begin, Britain imposed new taxes and trade restrictions on the colonies, fueling growing resentment and strengthening the colonists’ objection to their …show more content…
As the British charged for Bunker shots were fired from the men line up. The British retreated, but came back a second time and retreated again. By the third time coming back the Americans were running low on gunpowder, so to conserve it General Prescott yelled to his men, “Don’t fire until you see the whites of their eyes!” When the redcoats were within several dozen yards, the Americans released their bullets into the British. Though this did not help the patriots win this battle the inexperienced colonial forces inflicted significant casualties against the enemy, and the battle provided them with an important confidence boost.(“Battle of Bunker Hill”) Despite losing their strategic positions, the battle was a significant morale-builder for the inexperienced Americans, convincing them that patriotic dedication could overcome the superior British military mite. Additionally, the high price of victory at the Battle of Bunker Hill made the British realize that the war with the colonies would be long, tough and costly.(“Battle of Bunker