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Battle of Saratoga (The Turning Point of the War)

Battle of Saratoga (The Turning Point of the War). Colonial Leader p. 130. Reason for American success/British Defeat p.130. Outcome of the Battle p. 130. British Plan p.129. Importance of Saratoga p. 130. 1. 2. 3. British Leader p.129. Battle of Saratoga

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Battle of Saratoga (The Turning Point of the War)

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  1. Battle of Saratoga (The Turning Point of the War) Colonial Leader p. 130 Reason for American success/British Defeat p.130 Outcome of the Battle p. 130 British Plan p.129 Importance of Saratoga p. 130 1. 2. 3. British Leader p.129

  2. Battle of Saratoga (The Turning Point of the War) Colonial Leader p. 130 Horatio Gates Reason for American success/British Defeat p.130 - Benedict Arnold also there Outcome of the Battle p. 130 Patriots use guerilla tactics in the dense forest. Burgoyne forced to surrender 10.17.1777 British Plan p.129 Cut off New England by invading from both Canada and from south (coordinated attack) Importance of Saratoga p. 130 Turning point in war – greatest victory so far 1. 2. 3. Morale soared John Burgoyne Gain much needed help from Europeans (French. Etc). British Leader p.129

  3. Battle of Yorktown - October 1781 American Commander French Commander Plan at Yorktown Importance of Battle Result of the Battle Role of the French Navy Why went to Yorktown British Commander

  4. Battle of Yorktown -October 1781 American Commander George Washington French Commander Rochambeau Plan at Yorktown Trap British by blocking their escape by land / sea. Importance of Battle Result of the Battle Role of the French Navy Seized control of the Chesapeake – stranding British army. British surrounded – Cornwallis surrenders! Last major Battle / Patriots Win! Why went to Yorktown Stay in communication with British Navy British Commander Cornwallis

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