The Battle of Saratoga

The Battle of Saratoga

Unit 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following Battles was the FIRST of the American Revolution?

• The Battle of Lexington and Concord

• The Battle of Bunker Hill

• The Invasion of Canada

• The Battle of New York

Multiple Choice

Which battle occurred AFTER the Battle of Lexington and Concord?

• The Battle of Trenton

• The Battle of New York

• The Battle of Bunker Hill

• The Battle of Jamestown

Multiple Choice

Which city did the British have to abandon after the Battle of Bunker Hill (to which they would never return again?)

• Philadelphia

• Boston

• New York

• Providence

Multiple Choice

After the Battle of Bunker Hill, which side appeared to be "winning" the war so far?

• British Army

• Continental Army

Multiple Choice

What occurred during the summer of 1776 that changed the focus of the Revolution?

• Boston Tea Party

• Declaration of Independence

• Olive Branch Petition

• Articles of Confederation

Multiple Choice

Which major battle was ongoing during the summer of 1776?

• The Battle of Trenton

• The failed invasion of Canada

• The Battle of Philadelphia

• The Battle of New York

At this point in the war, it now feels like the British are close to victory as the Americans had to retreat and abandon New York City.

The British would hold this city for the remainder of the war.

Multiple Choice

During the Battle of New York, which American spy was famously executed?

• John Locke

• Benedict Arnold

• Nathan Hale

• Danny Devito

Multiple Choice

Which battle occurred after George Washington's famous crossing of the Delaware River?

• The Battle of Saratoga

• The Battle of Yorktown

• The Battle of Delaware

• The Battle of Trenton

The Battle of Saratoga

When: June to October, 1777

Where: Saratoga, New York

Casualties

American: 90

British: 440 (700 wounded and nearly 7,000 captured)

British Strategy

• Wanted to attack Saratoga from three sides.

• Cut New England off from the rest of the colonies.

• Captured Fort Ticonderoga but then ran low on supplies and hit some other snags.

American Strategy

By Sept, General Horatio Gates had 6,000 troops ready to fight...but didn't do anything.

Despite having a major advantage, Gates refused to engage them in fighting.

And thus the British began to surround the Americans.

After an argument with Gates and against orders, Benedict Arnold led the charge.

And as a result, the Americans were able to eventually win

Overall Outcome

• The British plan did not work as Howe was ordered by King George to march south to Philadelphia to capture the Congress..thus reinforcements never arrived at Saratoga.

• The Americans surrounded the British, inflicting heavy casualties, and eventually the British surrendered on October 17th, 1777.

How did this Battle impact the Americans?

• Ended the British threat to New England.

• Destroyed British hopes for an easy victory.

• Boosted American spirits and confidence of European nations that the Americans could win the war.

Who formed an alliance with the Americans?

• France formed an alliance in 1778.

• They wanted to weaken the British by any means.

• The French had been suppling unofficial help for years.

How did this change the war?

• France, Spain, and the Netherlands went to war with Britain in the Caribbean and Europe.

• With this expanded conflict, the British had less supplies and soldiers available to fight in the colonies.

Multiple Choice

What year did the Battle of Saratoga occur?

• 1774

• 1775

• 1776

• 1777

Multiple Choice

Which colony did this Battle take place in?

• New Jersey

• New York

• Pennsylvania

• Virginia

Multiple Choice

From how many directions had the British planned on attacking the Americans?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

Multiple Choice

Despite hesitation from the General in charge, who led the American troops during the battle?

• Horatio Gates

• George Washington

• Benedict Arnold

• General Howe

Multiple Choice

Who won the Battle of Saratoga?

• British

• Americans

Multiple Choice

Which country signed a formal alliance with the United States at the conclusion of the Battle of Saratoga?

• France

• Spain

• Canada

• India