Question

why was the battle of bunker hill in 1775 considered a victory for the continental army?
the continental army maintained its control of bunker hill.
the british army sustained heavy casualties.
the continental army forced british soldiers to retreat to boston
the british army was forced to use most of its ammunition

Explanation:

In the Battle of Bunker Hill, although the Continental army ultimately had to abandon the hill, the British army suffered heavy casualties. This psychological and casualty - related aspect was a significant factor in considering it a moral victory for the Continental army. The British had to make multiple costly assaults.

Answer:

The British army sustained heavy casualties.