The Battle of Saratoga

Learn about the pivotal Battle of Saratoga in this engaging worksheet! Understand its significance in the American Revolution.

Which of the following was NOT an American leader in the Battle of Saratoga? General John Burgoyne Major Gates General Benedict Arnold General Benjamin Lincoln What did the British general plan to use to split the colonies in half? Philadelphia French Hudson River Saratoga Why did the British general want to split the colonies up? They would decide not to fight if they were split up. They would be stronger to fight. They would not be able to fight strongly. They would decide to join the British side. Did General Burgoyne's other general follow through on the plan? yes no both yes and no Who ended up surrendering? The British army. The American army. The French army. General Burgoyne’s other general who was in on the plan with him didn’t follow through. Instead of following General Burgoyne’s orders, he went east toward Philadelphia. This left the General on his own. Major Gates followed the British army and within a few days, they had them completely surrounded. The British army had to surrender!