Practice Flashcards
Cut New England off from other colonies to isolate their enemies, disrupting its trade and supply routes to involve using naval forces to prevent ships from entering or leaving. (Blockade and gain control over the Hudson River, in 1777)
British Plan
Three Generals who meeted in Albany, New York
General John Burgoyne, General William Howe, and General Henry Clinton
A British military officer who played a role in the Saratoga campaign during the American Revolutionary War. Loyalist troops and Native American allies attempted to deceive the American defenders by dressing up as Native Americans to intimidate and confuse the defenders.
Colonel Barry St. Leger
Native American cultures, colonial settlements, trade routes to the western frontiers, and military conflicts, making it a region of historical and geographical significance in New York State.
Mohawk Valley
Commander-in-Chief of British forces in North America who didn’t engage in General Washington’s Continental Army. Involved major battles such as Brandywine and Germantown, capture Philadelphia and George Washington during the American Revolutionary War to control the territory and win the war.
General William Howe
An American general who captured John Burgoyne and his troops in Bennington, Vermont.
General John Stark
A Polish-Lithuanian military engineer, statesman, and national hero known for his significant contributions to the American Revolutionary War and independence. Helped General Horatio Gates’ American forces to establish a strong defensive position against British attacks led by General John Burgoyne.
Tadeusz Kościuszko
Battle of Bennington
August 16, 1777
Battle of Freeman (First Battle of Saratoga where John Burgoyne retreats)
September 19, 1777
Battle of Freeman formed from
General Benedict Arnold who was a leader from the battlefield and showcased his skills as a military commander during the Revolutionary War when General Horatio Gates commanded.
Battle of the Saratoga Generals
General John Burgoyne vs General Horatio Gates and General Benedict Arnold
Battle of Bemis Heights (John Burgoyne retreats the second times)
October 7, 1777
After the British under General William Howe captured
September 19, 1777, in Philadelphia
Valley Forge is about 20 miles from Philadelphia and the British camp, during winter.
General George Washington led the Continental Army, with about 9,000 men
The British camp gave General George Washington and the Continental Army with.
Strategic advantages in terms of maneuvering and protect supply routes.