Battles
Who won the Battles of Saratoga?
Patriots/Americans/Colonists
What was the size of General Gate's force by October 1777?
12,000
What was a significant outcome of the Battle of Saratoga for the American cause?
It convinced France to formally enter the war
What happened to Colonel Barry St. Leger's forces?
They were attacked by rebel troops/attacked by indigenous people
Who helped the Americans later on?
France
What event earlier in 1777 helped rekindle hope for the Patriots before Saratoga?
The victory at Princeton
What was the primary strategic objective of General John Burgoyne's 1777 plan?
To divide the colonies by controlling the Hudson River
Who commanded the British forces moving south from Canada?
General Burgoyne
Who won the Battle of Germantown?
The British
When did the French enter the war?(Year only)
1778
Who was the British general that planned to advance through New York?
John Burgoyne
What city did General Howe attack instead?
Philadelphia
What two battles did we talk about?
The Battle of Germantown
The Battles of Saratoga
Which major American city was being held by British forces at the beginning of 1777?
New York City
Who was the indigenous leader mentioned as helping to repel Colonel St. Leger?
Akiatan Harangquin(Colonel Joseph Lewis Cook)
Which British generals were supposed to help Burgoyne?(At least one)
Sir William Howe
Colonel Barry St. Leger
What was the first battle of the Battles of Saratoga?
Battle of Freeman's Farm
When was the Battle of Freeman's Farm?(Video)
September 19th, 1777
Who was the American General leading the forces at Saratoga?
Horatio Gates
What was the name of the strategy to control the Hudson River?
Divide and Conquer