Question

Why was the Battle of Bunker Hill considered a Patriot victory?

(1 point)

Patriots captured hundreds of British soldiers.

Patriots destroyed British ships.

The British retreated soon after the battle began.

The British lost twice as many troops as did the Patriots.

Answer 1

The British lost twice as many troops as did the Patriots.

Although the British eventually took the ground, the heavy British casualties (about double the Patriot losses) made the battle a moral victory for the Patriots.