Battle of
Saratoga
By: Laakshaani Yalamarti
Introduction [Q (2-3)]
The American Revolution is the war for independence, that the 13 colonies fought in, from Britain. This is about the Battle of Saratoga, which was a turning point in the revolution.
The Battle of Saratoga took place in New York, in September 19- October 27th 1777.
A Major General on the British's side was Major General John Burgoyne, born in 1722, Bedfordshire, England and died June 4th, 1792.
A Major General on the American's side was Major General Horatio Gates', born on July 26th, 1727 and died on April, 10th, 1806.
A Major General on the British's side was Major General John Burgoyne, born in 1722, Bedfordshire, England and died June 4th, 1792.
A Major General on the American's side was Major General Horatio Gates', born on July 26th, 1727 and died on April, 10th, 1806.
The American side used Guerrilla Warfare, which is hit and run. They shoot, and then hide, so the British can't attack.
The significance of The Battle of Saratoga was that it was a turning point of the American Revolution, when the American Continental Army, won against the British Navy, and because of that the patriots moral was lifted.
The significance of The Battle of Saratoga was that it was a turning point of the American Revolution, when the American Continental Army, won against the British Navy, and because of that the patriots moral was lifted.
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Battle Information [Q (4-5]
IMAGE CAPTION: George Washington, the first president of The United States of America, and the commander of the Continental Army.
Outcome [Q 6-8)]
Sept 19, 1777 - Oct 7, 1777
• The Patriots/American won The Battle of Saratoga, rising Patriot Morale.
• The British conditions were harsh, strict, and disciplined. Camp life was cramped and dirty for a potential disease, and punishments ranged from flogging to death sentence.
• The American Soldiers had bad diets, worn out clothes, damp shelters, and lived in unsanitary conditions.
• More soldiers died from diseases than from combat
• Some African slaves served as soldiers in the American Revolution. They served in the Militia and the Continental Army, and in return they would've been freed in return for military service.
• The British conditions were harsh, strict, and disciplined. Camp life was cramped and dirty for a potential disease, and punishments ranged from flogging to death sentence.
• The American Soldiers had bad diets, worn out clothes, damp shelters, and lived in unsanitary conditions.
• More soldiers died from diseases than from combat
• Some African slaves served as soldiers in the American Revolution. They served in the Militia and the Continental Army, and in return they would've been freed in return for military service.
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