Freeman’s Farm
Who was the major general in this battle
Benedict Arnold
What were the Estimated casualties
Estimated casualties were 1,465
What kind of strategy did the British implement
Divide and conquer
How long did the siege at fort Stanwix last
21 days
When did the battle take place
September 19, 1777
What was a crucial path for the invasion
Hudson River Valley
Name one of the British generals
John Burgoyne or Henry Clinton
What was the command that Berry St. ledger was given
The command of the western branch
How long did the battle last
The entire day
Which fort did Burgoyne take over by the end Of august
Fort Ticonderoga
Who was Clinton second in command to
General Howe
When did St. Ledger arrive at the fort
August 2nd, 1777
Who won the battle
Both sides won the battle
What did the British troops do while waiting for reinforcements
They constructed trenches.
How many men did general Burgoyne lead to Canada
7,500 men
When did Burgoyne surrender
October 17th, 1777
What strategy did the soldiers use to defeat the British
They hid in trees and shot from there
What did the french do after the Americans won
France joined the United States in a treaty against Britain
What was the plan Burgoyne was to follow
Bring men to canada through Hudson River valley to Albany in order to capture new York
How many troops were advancing St. Ledgers fort
700 troops