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

Question

(1 point)
Responses

Patriots captured hundreds of British soldiers.
Patriots captured hundreds of British soldiers.

Patriots destroyed British ships.
Patriots destroyed British ships.

The British retreated soon after the battle began.
The British retreated soon after the battle began.

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

Answer 1

The reason the Battle of Bunker Hill is often considered a Patriot victory is that the British lost twice as many troops as did the Patriots. Although the battle was technically a British victory in terms of holding the ground, the heavy British casualties demonstrated the resolve and fighting capability of the Patriot forces.