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//__Who fought?__// The two sides of this battle were the British and Americans. The Americans were militias from Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island.
 * __ The Battle of Bunker Hill __**

//__What happened?__// The British won the battle, but had severe losses. Over 800 of their men were wounded and 226 were killed, including a large number of officers

//__Why did this happen?__// This happened because the Americans had changed their destination point, moving closer, and the British had to strike sooner or later. This resulted in the Battle of Bunker Hill.

//__When did this happen?__// This battle occurred on June 17th, 1775.

//__Where did this happen?__// This battle occurred in Charlestown, Massachusetts.

//This picture shows the death of General Warren in this battle.// **__ William Prescott __** William Prescott was an American colonel that directed the rebel forces in the Battle of Bunker Hill. He told his soldiers, “Don’t fire until you see the whites of their eyes.” His men two times threw back the British soldiers in the Battle of Bunker Hill. He died of old age in 1795 at the age of 69.

**__ Women __** Women played a big role in the Revolutionary War. Many women would carry water to the soldiers during battles or even weapons and ammo. Some were doctors and nurses that help remove bullets from the bodies of soldiers and heal their wounds. Many even were on the front lines with a weapon fighting the war! A very brave woman who did fight on the front lines was Margaret Corbin. Her and her husband, along with 600 American troops, fought many battles.

//This is a painting of Margaret Corbin.//