Battle of Saratoga - 6/15/25

Saratoga Campaign

British plan: General Howe joins forces in New England

Howe’s Mistake

Captured Philadelphia, didn’t go to Saratoga

Surrender

Oct 17, 1777, British General Burgoyne surrendered to Continental Army

Why It Mattered

Huge morale + recruitment boost for Americans

Howe’s Outcome

Resigned as commander of British forces

Global Impact

Proved America could fight back → France supported colonists

Colonial Unity

Victory at Saratoga showed strength + helped unite states

British Misjudged

Thought colonies would divide, but they didn’t

Battle of Bennington

Aug 16, 1777

British Goal

“Divide + conquer” by taking Albany, NY

Green Mountain Boys

Unofficial Vermont militia (knew the land well)

What Happened

Burgoyne’s 800 men defeated near Bennington, forced to retreat

Result

British failed to reach Albany

Saratoga Wrap

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