The second part of the battle started when Union soldiers attacked across open farmlands but were killed by Confederate soldiers led by General AP Hill (not to be confused with Daniel Harvey Hill). The Confederates misunderstood an order and retreated allowing the Union to capture part of the road, but they did not pursue them. Many historians consider this battle a draw but the Union claimed a Union victory because the Confederates retreated.
The American Revolution was principally caused by colonial opposition to British attempts to impose greater control over the colonies and to make them repay the crown for its defense of them during the French and Indian War (1754–63)
