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- 1. Multiple Choice
who was the general of the british militia during the battle of Saratoga
john Burgoyne
george washington
thomas jefferson
ben franklin
- 2. Multiple Choice
What American officer defied orders and led the decisive charge at Saratoga?
Ethan Allen
Nathaniel Green
Benedict Arnold
- 3. Multiple Choice
Who was the commanding Continental officer at the Battle of Saratoga?
Johnny Burgoyne
George Washington
Horatio Gates
- 4. Multiple Choice
Why is the battle of Saratoga important
It was the first time an American army surrendered to a British army
It was the turning point in the war
It ended the Revolutionary war
- 5. Multiple Choice
True or false After the Battle of Saratoga, the French decided to help the Americans in the war.
true
false
- 6. Multiple Choice
Who was the commander of the British forces?
Horatio Gates
Gentleman John Burgoyne
Benjamin Lincoln
William Howe
Enoch Poor
- 7. Multiple Choice
Where was General Burgoyne to meet up with General Howe?
Albany
New York City
Saratoga
Philadelphia
Boston
- 8. Multiple Choice
What happened to the British troops sent to Bennington, Vermont?
They gathered much needed supplies and horses
They defeated a small force of militia
They were surrounded by the Continental army but managed to fight their way back
They were defeated by American forces and captured
They camped there for the winter
- 9. Multiple Choice
Where did the first Battle of Saratoga take place?
Bennington
Bemis Heights
Valley Forge
Fort Ticonderoga
Freeman`s Farm
- 10. Multiple Choice
What were the results of the Battle of Freeman`s Farm?
The small British force was captured
The Americans surrendered to the much larger British force
The British won the field of battle, but Daniel Morgan's sharpshooters killed most of their guides and officers, and inflicted over 600 casualties.
Each side had around the same number of casualties
The British captured the strategic location helping them to win the war
- 11. Multiple Choice
Which statements best describes the results of the Battles of Saratoga?
The Americans suffered a massive defeat nearly costing them the war
The British army retreated to fight another day
The defeat of the British Army encourages France to Join the War on the side of the Americans.
The British army surrendered, causing a turning point in the war in favor of the Americans.
The battles were indecisive having no impact on the overall war
- 12. Multiple Choice
What American general had a falling out with his commander Horatio Gates at the Battle of Saratoga?
John Stark
Benedict Arnold
George Washington
Enoch Poor
Gentleman John Burgoyne
- 13. Multiple Choice
Where was Benedict Arnold injured?
In the arm
In the head
In the leg
In the chest
He was not injured
- 14. Multiple Choice
What country decided to provide military support to the Americans after they won the Battle of Saratoga?
France
Canada
Austria
Germany
- 15. Multiple Choice
What was the nickname for General John Burgoyne?
Big John
The Big Cheese Burgoyne
Jonny Appleseed
Gentleman Johnny
Notorious JB
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