Question

Why did the British want to capture Bunker Hill?

The British wanted more land.

The Americans stored weapons there.

Boston could easily be attacked from it.

Answer 1

The main reason the British wanted to capture Bunker Hill was that **Boston could easily be attacked from it**. The strategic location of Bunker Hill and Breed's Hill (which is where most of the fighting took place during the Battle of Bunker Hill) allowed the controlling force to have a significant advantage over Boston, which was held by the British at the time. By capturing these hills, the British aimed to secure their position in the area, maintain control over the city, and suppress the growing colonial rebellion. While the Americans did store some supplies and arms in the area, the primary objective was to eliminate a threat to British control in Boston.