At the battle of Bunker Hill, why did William Howe order his men to make a frontal assault in broad daylight?
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Responses
He thought the Continental soldiers would be terrified by the sight of his troops’ red coats.
He thought the Continental soldiers would be terrified by the sight of his troops’ red coats.
He knew that the Patriots did not have enough ammunition to hold off one wave of attackers.
He knew that the Patriots did not have enough ammunition to hold off one wave of attackers.
He believed his well-trained soldiers could beat untrained Patriot soldiers under any conditions.
He believed his well-trained soldiers could beat untrained Patriot soldiers under any conditions.
He expected Hessian mercenaries to arrive in time to reinforce his troops.
Correct response:
He believed his well-trained soldiers could beat untrained Patriot soldiers under any conditions.