Colonial Leader p. 130
Battle of Saratoga
(The Turning Point of the War)
(Benedict ___________
also present)
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.
British Leader p.129
3.
Colonial Leader p. 130
Horatio Gates
- Benedict Arnold
also there
British Plan p.129
Battle of Saratoga
(The Turning Point of the War)
Outcome of the Battle
p. 130
Burgoyne forced
to surrender
10.17.1777
Cut off New England by
invading from Canada and
from NYC (coordinated
attack)
John Burgoyne
British Leader p.129
Reason for American
success/British Defeat p.130
Patriots use guerilla
tactics in the dense
forest.
Importance of Saratoga p. 130
1. Turning point in war – greatest
victory so far
2. Morale soared
3. Gain much needed help from
Europeans (French, Spain, etc).
American Commander
Battle of Yorktown - October 1781
French Commander
Plan at Yorktown
Role of the French Navy
Why went to Yorktown
British Commander
Result of the
Battle
Importance of
Battle
American Commander
Battle of Yorktown - October 1781
George Washington
Rochambeau
French Commander
Plan at Yorktown
Trap British by
blocking their escape
by land / sea.
Role of the French Navy
Why went to Yorktown
Seized control of
the Chesapeake
– stranding
British army.
Stay in communication
with British Navy
British Commander
Cornwallis
Result of
the Battle
Importance
of Battle
British
surrounded
Last
major
Battle /
Patriots
Win!
– Cornwallis
surrenders!