Battle of Saratoga

How did British generals try to devise a “quick" end to the war?

• By taking Philadelphia

• By advancing on Boston

• By cutting New England off from the rest of the colonies

• By winning the Battle of Saratoga

John Burgoyne would be the answer to which of the following questions?

• What British general invaded Philadelphia?

• What British general was supposed to lead his 8,000 troops from Canada?

• What general would direct his troops from Lake Ontario?

• What general led the Patriot army at Saratoga?

What general led the Patriot army at Saratoga?

• The armies of Howe, St. Leger, and Burgoyne would meet at New York City

• The armies of Howe, St. Leger, and Burgoyne would meet at Philadelphia.

• The armies of Howe, St. Leger, and Burgoyne would meet at Albany

• None of the Above

Which of the following generals failed to follow the plan?

• Arnold

• Howe

• Burgoyne

• St. Leger

Howe’s decision to advance on Philadelphia…

• resulted in the city’s capture.

• contributed to the British defeat.

• resulted in the flight of Congress.

• all of the above

Which of the following WAS NOT a reason that General Burgoyne’s army was ultimately defeated?

• His army failed to ever reach Albany.

• The other two armies failed to join forces with him.

• His progress was slowed by excess baggage.

• His detachment was unable to garner supplies in Vermont.

Which of the following is an example of cause and effect?

• Cause: Burgoyne’s detachment was defeated. Effect: His army withdraws to Saratoga.

• Cause: Congress flees to York. Effect: Burgoyne is defeated.

• Cause: Congress flees to York. Effect: Howe invades Philadelphia.

• Cause: Burgoyne surrenders. Effect: No reinforcements come to Burgoyne’s aid.

Why is Saratoga often seen as the turning point in the war?

• Philadelphia was in the hands of the British.

• It convinced France to sign a treaty of alliance with America.

• The war would soon be over.

• It convinced Ben Franklin to go to France.

What is an “alliance?”

• A party

• A gift

• A punishment

• A friendship

After the Battle of Saratoga, which of the following was NOT at war with England?

• France

• Canada

• Spain

• America