The Turning Point at Saratoga

What was General John Burgoyne's plan to achieve victory in the war?

• To attack the southern colonies

• To cut off New England from the other colonies

• To form an alliance with Spain

• To capture Washington, D.C.

Which group helped the American forces in New York?

• The Redcoats

• The Loyalists

• The Green Mountain Boys

• The Hessians

Where did the Americans surround the British forces?

• Boston

• Philadelphia

• Saratoga

• Yorktown

On what date did General Burgoyne surrender his army?

• July 4, 1776

• October 17, 1777

• December 25, 1776

• April 19, 1775

Who were the American commanders involved in the victory at Saratoga?

• Washington, Jefferson, and Adams

• Arnold, Morgan, and Gates

• Franklin, Hancock, and Lee

• Madison, Monroe, and Hamilton

Why was the American victory at Saratoga considered a major turning point in the war?

• It led to the capture of New York City

• It ended the British threat to New England

• It resulted in the capture of King George III

• It led to the signing of the Declaration of Independence

What impact did the victory at Saratoga have on American morale?

• It decreased morale due to heavy losses

• It had no impact on morale

• It boosted American spirit

• It caused confusion among the troops

Which foreign nation was convinced to become an ally of the United States after the victory at Saratoga?

• Spain

• France

• The Netherlands

• Germany

What was the main reason British officials in London were dismayed in early 1777?

• The loss of the Battle of Bunker Hill

• The failure to crush the rebels

• The capture of New York City by the Americans

• The signing of the Treaty of Paris

What was the strategic importance of cutting off New England from the other colonies?

• It would isolate the strongest American forces

• It would allow the British to control the Mississippi River

• It would prevent American trade with Canada

• It would force the Americans to surrender