The battle of bunker hill was an important event in the american revolution. Though a british victory, the battle of bunker hill did not change the strategic situation around boston. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. This is a 12 slide, highly animated, power point presentation on the american revolutionary war battles the battle of camden. Bhcc, founded in 1973, is fully accredited by the new england association of schools and colleges neasc. Battle of bunker hill united states history britannica. Battle maps 1775 historic map of the battle of bunker hill, massachusetts action at breeds hill on june. Battle of bunker hill on 17th june 1775 in the american revolutionary war. Map of the battles of lexington and concord april 19, 1775. Label each state use the two letter abbreviations from your tracker. The revolutionary war animated map american battlefield. Battle of lexington and concord battle of bunker hill battle of trenton battle of saratoga valley forge battle of yorktown this foldable covers georgia performance standards.
This was during the siege of boston, which occurred during the earliest stages of the historical american revolutionary war 1775 1783. American revolution battle of bunker hill webquest with key this 4 page document contains a webquest and teachers key related to the basics of the battle of bunker hill during the american revolution. Born into slavery in framingham, he was freed by a later master, major lawson buckminster, to serve in the local militia. The american revolution was a time when the british colonists in america rebelled against the rule of great britain. Bunker hill, massachusetts 1775 british battle map. Special thanks to the american revolution institute of the society of the cincinnati for historical consultation and george washingtons mount vernon for. British troops of the boston garrison against troops of the american continental army.
Battle map the revolutionary war trusts formerly campaign 1776 map of the battle of lexington. The battle of bunker hill cost the americans 115 killed, 305 wounded, and 30 captured. The map shows the american and british troop positions, the confrontation on breeds hill, the reinforcement landing of the british, and the retreat route of the americans. Ss4h4 the student will explain the causes, events, and results of the american revolution. They quickly realized more troops were needed to fight the war. On june 17, 1775, early in the revolutionary war, the british defeated the americans at the battle of bunker hill in massachusetts. Write down any questions you may have and want to discuss, using the p adlet link. An engraved map, with change of title, appears in stedmans history of the origin, process, and termination of the american war. A bunch of ragtag colonists managed to fend off one of the strongest military forces at the time and declared their freedom.
How did geography influence the early battles around boston. Bunker hill, massachusetts hand drawn color battle map. The british decided to take two hills, bunker hill and breeds hill, in. On june 17, some 2,200 british forces under the command of major general william howe 17291814 and brigadier general robert pigot 172096 landed on the. Although known as the battle of bunker hill, the action actually took place on nearby breeds hill, where americans hastily constructed a fortification. The colony of massachusetts was seen by king george iii and his ministers as the hotbed of disloyalty. The american revolutionary war lasted from 1775 until 1783. Jan 26, 2020 the battle of bunker hill cost the americans 115 killed, 305 wounded, and 30 captured. Which battle was fought further inland from the atlantic ocean. The battle was a tactical victory for the british, but it proved to be a sobering experience, involving more than twice the casualties than the. The names in the roster are listed in alphabetical order, last name first. It was the original objective of both the colonial and british troops, though the majority of combat took place on the adjacent hill which later became known as breeds hill. Learn about the revolutionary war, the declaration of independence and more. American revolution american revolution prelude to war.
For the british, the butchers bill was an immense 226 killed and 828 wounded for a total of 1,054. Were there more battles in the northern or southern colonies early in the war. Victory at bunker hill came at a terrible price for the british, with nearly half of the 2,200 redcoats who entered the battle killed or wounded in just two hours of fighting. Bunker hill is an elevation 110 feet or 34 meters at the north of the peninsula and breeds hill, at a height of 62 feet 19 meters, is more southerly and nearer to boston. Each of the slides are editable so you can modify the slides to the presentation as needed. The battle of saratoga secured a critical french alliance for the americans during the american revolution, providing monetary and military support to outlast the british.
American revolution and battle of bunker hill flashcards. The battle of bunker hill was technically a victory for the british, but that victory came with heavy losses and the realization that the american colonists were going. Battle of bunker hill the american revolution youtube. The battle of bunker hill was fought on june 17, 1775, during the siege of boston in the early stages of the american revolutionary war. Bunker hill, massachusetts 1775 defensive positions battle map. Reference maps on the american revolution 17751783. Battle of bunker hill washington appointed as commander in chief of the continental army 1776 declaration of independence.
Men at bunker hill, june 17 1775 written by george c. Battle of bunker hill following the battles of lexington and concord, the british returned to boston. This is an original map of showing details of the battle of bunker hill. The british were trying to keep control of the city and control its valuable seaport.
Battles of the revolutionary war foldable lexington, bunker. Although the british eventually won the battle, it was a pyrrhic victory that lent considerable encouragement to the revolutionary cause. The following is a list of early battles around boston where geography came into play. Roster of new hampshire soldiers in the battle of bunkers. American revolution 1775 the battle of bunker hill youtube. Apr 25, 2017 the battle of bunker hill took place on june 17th, 1775, at charleston peninsula, massachusetts, near boston, although the majority of the combat took place on the nearby breeds hill. When the americans occupied breeds hill, the redcoats attempted to drive them off. Draw a map of your community smithville, marshallville, wooster, orrville. The bunker hill monument association solicited funds from the public to be raised for this purpose, and in 1825 the cornerstone was laid for the bunker hill monument.
To force the british from boston, on the night of 16 june 1775 the american militia besieging the town sent 1,200 men to seize bunker hill, on the peninsula of charlestown. After the boston tea party december 16, 1773, parliament responded with the intolerable acts 1774, a series of punitive measures that were intended to cow the restive population into obedience. Where was the southernmost battle of shown on the map. Reproduction print of a 1775 map of the battle of bunker hill with the title. Gilmore, secretary of state for new hampshire, 1889 and an article titled new hampshire at bunker hill by george nesmith. Battle of bunker hill cause and effect dk find out. Plan of the battle of bunker hill, fought during the american revolutionary war. The british outnumbered the americans and won the battle, but lost many more troops. If the battle of lexington and concord was, in the immortal words of ralph waldo emerson, the shot heard round the world, bunker hill was the volley that rocked britains parliament and the ministry of king george iii to its core. Bunker hill flash bunker hill libertys kids, video, animated the battle of bunker hill massachusetts historical society other famous battles of the revolutionary war for kids. At bunker hill, in massachusetts, about 2,200 british soldiers fought about 1,200 americans.
The battle is named after bunker hill in charlestown, massachusetts, which was peripherally involved in the battle. Battles of the american revolution superteacherworksheets. The battle of bunker hill, which took place on june 17th 1775, was the first time new england soldiers faced the british army in a pitched battle during the american revolution. Maps and charts of north america and the west indies, 1750 to 1789 1,432 military battles and campaigns 4,479 geography and map division 19,361 american memory 501,950. Map of a plan of the battle of bunker hill breeds hill on the charlestown peninsula in boston harbor june 17, 1775, showing the american and british positions, the breastworks and redoubt built by the americans, the artillery positions of the british on copps hill, mortons hill, and naval positions of the british ship falcon, lively, and somerset in the charles river, and the gondolas. Map of the british colonies in north america 17631775. A copy of this issue is included in william fadens atlas of the battles of the american revolution. The true story of the battle of bunker hill history.
On the night of june 16, 1775, the us patriot soldiers dug fortifications on breeds hill across the river from boston. Label the locations of the following battles and key events on your map. Causes and provocations of the american revolution, including. Describe how these littleknown stories enrich understanding of who fought in this battle. It was one of the bloodiest battles of the american revolution. Donations to the trust are tax deductible to the full extent allowable under the law. American revolutionary war battle maps from 1775 to 1783. Peter salem october 1, 1750august 16, 1816 was an african american from massachusetts who served as a u. Analyze this map to answer the following questions. The battle of bunker hill was fought during the siege of boston in the early stages of the revolutionary war. Sketch of bunker hill battle 1826 engraved printed map titled, sketch of bunker hill battle, large format by s.
Regiments of american revolution mod gameplay duration. Start studying american revolution and battle of bunker hill. Some 10,000 colonial militiamen took up positions around the city. A number of revolutionary war battles are particularly well documented in the collections maps. Battle of bunker hill, june 17, 1775, first major battle of the american revolution, fought in charlestown now part of boston during the siege of boston. Map battle end date sort descending lexington and concord, initial dispositions, 19apr1775. The revolutionary war was a war unlike any other it was the catalyst for american independence. Map of the battle of bunker hill american civil war.
See the revolutionary war unfold, from lexington to yorktown and beyond, on our animated map, produced by wide awake films in partnership with the revolutionary war trust formerly campaign 1776, a division of the american battlefield trust. Living conditions in c america detail of a map by thomas kitchin of the. Map of the campaigns of the american revolution 17751781 shepherd map of the american revolution. Bunker hill community college bhcc, located in boston, massachusetts, is the largest community college in massachusetts, with,000 students enrolled per semester.
Where was the northernmost battle of shown on the map. Boston was being besieged by thousands of american militia. The battle of bunker hill american revolutionary war. Mar 07, 2016 geography greatly influenced the early battles of the revolutionary war in massachusetts and, in particular, around boston many of the outcomes of these early battles were a result of the local geography and the effect it had on the military strategies of the revolutionary war.
The map shows incredible details of the battle, including troop positions, and movements of the ships and floating batteries in the area. Battle maps 1775 historic map of the battle of bunker hill, massachusetts action at breeds hill on june american revolutionary war battle maps read more. On the morning of june 17, 1775, british regulars and american provincials clashed in a savage battle for possession of a strategic height overlooking boston harbor. More free printable vintage map imagesyou can find old maps and more on. On june 17, some 2,200 british forces under the command of major general william howe 17291814 and brigadier general robert pigot 172096. Mar 16, 2018 a new american revolutionary war historical series featured only on this channel bringing to life with vivid recreations, sound and editing focused livinghistory documentaries on rev war. Map of a plan of the battle of bunker hill on the charlestown peninsula of boston harbor on june 17, 1775.
Battles of the revolutionary war foldable lexington. Map of the siege of boston, april 20, 1775 march 17, 1776. Dont worry if you are confused about the events of the battles, we will discuss each one. William prescott quickly occupied bunker hill on the north end of the peninsula and breeds hill closer to boston. The battle of bunker hill took place on june 17, 1775, just a few months after the start of the american revolutionary war. Alliances with native americans the battle of quebec british victory gains territory but leaves britain financially weakened. The american revolution was the 18thcentury colonists struggle for independence from britain. Bunker hill and boston, 1911 university of south florida. One of the first times geography influenced a battle near boston was during the battle of concord on april 19, 1775. On june 17, 1775, the entire dynamic of the newborn american revolution was changed. The american revolution laid the foundation for the success of the united states. The detachment instead decided to build a small redoubt on breeds hill, which was closer to boston but easily flanked. A new american revolutionary war historical series featured only on this channel bringing to life with vivid recreations, sound and editing focused livinghistory documentaries on. List the roles that the patriots of color played in both the battle of bunker hill and the american revolution in general.
Unfortunately, because the orders were for the soldiers to take nearby bunker hill, they had seized the wrong hill. A map of the battle of bunker hill during the american. The american revolution was, in a lot of ways, pretty crazy. The battle of bunker hill, the british plan, 17jun1775. It was the original objective of both the colonial and british troops, though the majority of combat took place on the adjacent hill which later. Explain how the british ships will endanger american forces located on breeds hill.
By the morning of the 16th, they had constructed a strong redoubt on breeds hill and other entrenchments across the peninsula. Map of battle of bunker hill, 1775 from the maps web site. Read the revolution bunker hill museum of the american. The battle of camden, in the american revolution was one of the most crushing d. Roster of new hampshire soldiers in the battle of bunker s hill june 17, 1775 the names listed in this roster were compiled from two sources, primarily roll of new hampshire men at bunker hill, june 17 1775 written by george c. Find historic battle maps, troop movement maps, and numerous animated maps, in which the movements of battle come to life. Battles of the american revolution use the map to answer the questions. Battle of bunker hill, 1775 university of south florida. By the early 1800s, it was felt that a monument should be built to honor all the men who fought here. If you may have information about new hampshire participants of the battle of bunker hill that is. Map of a plan of the battle of bunker hill june 17, 1775 showing the charles and mystic rivers, the city of charlestown, breeds hill, bunker hill, mortons hill, charlestown neck, the landing point of the british, the rail fence, and the positions of the ships falcon, lively, and somerset. American revolutionticonderoga and bunker hill wikibooks. In response, 1,200 colonial troops under the command of col. The war stretched from upstate new york down to virginia, and you can find revolutionary war landmarks stretching across many of the original colonies.
There were many battles fought and the colonies gained their freedom and became the independent country of the united states. This battle was misnamed battle of bunker hill, instead of battle of breeds hill, and signaled the beginning of the end of british control in north america. Battle of bunker hill, historical, transportation, physical, physical features, roads, american revolution, location, oceans, transportation, intelligencemilitary, structure, unknown. Early battles of the american revolution were fought by smaller numbers of soldiers. You also have to squint a lot and study old maps to imagine your way back into the. Taking place north of boston and right outside of charlestown, most of the combat occurred on modern day breeds hill, east of bunker hill. The american revolution for kids and teachers bunker hill. Follow the battle of bunker hill in 1775, and its significant importance to the revolutionary war and ultimate shaping of the united states of america we know today.
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