Battle of Saratoga Quiz

Who was the commander of the British forces?

• Horatio Gates

• John Burgoyne

• Benjamin Lincoln

• William Howe

Where was General Burgoyne to meet up with General Howe?

• Albany

• New York City

• Saratoga

• Philadelphia

What happened to the British troops sent to Bennington, Vermont?

• They gathered much needed supplies and horses

• They defeated a small force of militia

• They were surrounded by the Continental army but managed to fight their way back

• They were defeated by American forces and surrendered

Where did the first Battle of Saratoga take place?

• Bennington

• Bemis Heights

• Freeman's Farm

• Fort Ticonderoga

What were the results of the Battle of Freeman's Farm?

• The small British force was captured

• The Americans surrendered to the much larger British force

• The British won the field of battle, but suffered more casualties

• Each side had around the same number of casualties

Which statement best describes the results of the Battles of Saratoga?

• The Americans suffered a massive defeat nearly costing them the war

• The British army retreated to fight another day

• The Americans took over the fort, only to lose it later to the British

• The British army surrendered, causing a turning point in the war in favor of the Americans

What American general had a falling out with his commander Horatio Gates at the Battle of Saratoga?

• John Stark

• Benedict Arnold

• George Washington

• Enoch Poor

Where was Benedict Arnold injured?

• In the arm

• In the head

• In the leg

• In the chest

What country decided to provide military support to the Americans after they won the Battle of Saratoga?

• France

• Canada

• Austria

• China

What was the nickname for General John Burgoyne?

• Big John

• General Cheese Burgoyne

• Gentleman Johnny

• Ironman