Battle of Saratoga

What was the significance of the American victory at the Battle of Saratoga?

• It prevented the British from dividing New England from the rest of the states.

• It marked the end of the Revolutionary War.

• It led to the immediate surrender of all British forces.

• It resulted in the capture of the British capital.

What was British General John Burgoyne's strategy in the Revolutionary War?

• To attack the American colonies from Canada by advancing down the Hudson Valley.

• To attack the American colonies from the south by advancing through Virginia.

• To form an alliance with France against the American colonies.

• To focus on naval battles to control the American coastlines.

Why did Sir William Howe's decision affect Burgoyne's plan?

• Howe decided to sail south to attack Philadelphia, leaving Burgoyne without reinforcements.

• Howe decided to join forces with the French, betraying the British.

• Howe was captured by American forces, leaving Burgoyne without a leader.

• Howe's troops were defeated in New Jersey, weakening the British forces.

What role did Benedict Arnold play in the Battle of Saratoga?

• He fought heroically and played an important role in the American victory.

• He acted as a spy for the British during the battle.

• He was the commander of the British forces at Saratoga.

• He was not involved in the Battle of Saratoga.

What led to Benedict Arnold's decision to spy for the British?

• He felt he was not getting the respect and recognition he deserved.

• He was captured and forced to spy for the British.

• He was offered a large sum of money by the British.

• He wanted to marry a British woman.

What was the outcome of the Battle of Bemis Heights?

• Burgoyne's army was shattered, losing 1,000 men, and was forced to surrender.

• The British won a decisive victory, capturing Albany.

• The battle ended in a stalemate with heavy losses on both sides.

• The American forces retreated, allowing the British to advance.

What happened to Benedict Arnold after his betrayal was discovered?

• He escaped to British-occupied New York and was named brigadier general by the British.

• He was captured and executed for treason.

• He was forgiven and reinstated in the American army.

• He fled to France and lived in exile.