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How did the battle impact British military strategy?
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- They became more cautious
What were the total British casualties at Bunker Hill?
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- Approximately 1,000
What was the American strategy during the battle?
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- Fortify and hold their position
How did terrain affect the battle?
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- It favored the Americans
On what date did the Battle of Bunker Hill take place?
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- June 17, 1775
What were the total American casualties at Bunker Hill?
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- Approximately 300
What role did reinforcements play in the battle?
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- They arrived too late
What tactic did the British use to attempt to overwhelm the Americans?
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- Direct frontal assaults
What famous order was given to conserve ammunition?
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- Don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes
How did the Americans respond to the British’s initial attack?
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- They held their ground
What was the primary advantage for the American troops?
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- Defensive positions
How many assaults did the British make on the American positions?
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- Three
What hill was actually the site of most of the fighting?
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- Breed's Hill
What type of military formation did the Americans often use at Saratoga?
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- Skirmish lines
What message did the American victory at Saratoga send to the world?
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- The Americans could defeat a major power
What strategy did the Americans employ to counter British artillery?
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- Use of sharpshooters
What was the significance of the Wheatfield?
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- A major site of fighting on the second day
How did General Meade respond to Lee’s tactics?
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- He maintained a defensive posture
What was the main reason for the Union Army’s success on the second day?
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- Effective use of terrain
What role did the local civilian population play during the battle?
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- They provided care for the wounded