The Battles of Saratoga and Their Impact

What was the main objective of the British strategy in 1777?

• To capture Philadelphia

• To isolate New England by taking Albany

• To gain support from France

• To negotiate peace with the Americans

Which event marked the beginning of the first battle of Saratoga?

• The capture of Fort Ticonderoga

• The arrival of Hessian auxiliary troops

• The Battle of Freeman's Farm

• The surrender of Burgoyne's army

What was the outcome of the Battle of Freeman's Farm?

• A decisive American victory

• A successful American surprise attack

• A British victory with heavy casualties

• A stalemate with no clear winner

Who played a significant role in the American victory at the Battle of Bemis Heights?

• General Howe

• Benedict Arnold

• General Gates

• General Burgoyne

What was a major consequence of the American victory at Saratoga?

• The British captured New York

• France joined the war on the American side

• The British regained control of Philadelphia

• The Americans lost support from foreign powers