The Battle of Bunker Hill in 1775 was considered a victory for the Continental army because

The British captured the Americans’ positions at Bunker Hill, so the Americans did not maintain control or force a retreat to Boston. However, the British suffered heavy casualties while taking the hill. The battle was therefore seen as a costly victory for the British and a morale-boosting success for the Continental army. The correct choice is “the British army sustained heavy casualties.”

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