"...These United Colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and independent states.

" John Adams, 1776

Major Players in the Battles of Saratoga

General John Burgoyne

Benedict Arnold

English Soldiers Begin Their March From Loyalist Canada

British General John Burgoyne leads his troops through New York. The British Army defeats the Revolutionaries in most battles, and eventually burn the city of New York. Revolutionaries are driven into the wilderness.

England's Weakness - Revolution's Strength

1. Location
Rough, dense terrain Narrow, high bluffs Size of army bands

2. Battle Tactics

Indian Warfare vs. Traditional 18th Century Warfare

Important Victories of Saratoga

1. List some of the advantages the patriots had in this battle.

2. Who were the major players in this battle?

Suggested Reading

Patriots

Loyalist

Patriots vs. Loyalist

Writing Assignment Write a 250 word Essay answering one of our Questions to Consider. Include three credible cites with your essay.

Questions to Consider 1. How did the fighting practices of the British Army differ from the battle tactics employed by the Revolutionaries? 2. What were England's strengths? 3. What caused the Revolutionaries to continue fighting even after resounding defeats? 4. How might the outcome of the Revolutionary War been altered if The Battles of Saratoga had not been won?

Common Core RH.6-8.1 RH.6-8.2 RH 6-8.8 RH.6-8.10