Warmup Battle of Saratoga

What was the primary British objective in their 1777 campaign in New York?

• To capture Boston and secure the New England coast.

• To separate New England from the other colonies by controlling the Hudson Valley.

• To establish a new capital in Albany.

• To force George Washington's army into a decisive battle in Pennsylvania.

Which British general was supposed to support Burgoyne's advance but was instead occupied with capturing Philadelphia?

• General Cornwallis

• General Clinton

• General Howe

• General Gage

What was the immediate outcome of the Battle of Freeman's Farm on September 19, 1777?

• A decisive American victory, forcing Burgoyne to retreat.

• A British victory, but at a high cost, preventing them from advancing further.

• A stalemate with no clear winner, leading to a prolonged siege.

• An American retreat due to lack of supplies.

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

• It led to the immediate end of the American Revolutionary War.

• It convinced France and other foreign powers to officially ally with the Americans.

• It resulted in the British capturing all of New York.

• It caused General Washington to be replaced as commander-in-chief.