...The Battle of Saratoga: And its effects of the United States Carina Alvarez HIST101 American history to 1877 Daniel Hicks 25 November 2012 The American Revolution was the war fighting for American independence in 1775. Within this war there were many smaller events that lead to the actual American independence in July 1776. Once the United States declared itself independent there was still a long way to go before other countries truly considered the United States to be its own Country. At this point in history, the Battle of Saratoga came into play. There were many things that the U.S needed to gain a victory in the Battle of Saratoga against the British. The Battle of Saratoga was actually made up of two battles, The Battle of Freeman’s Farm and The Battle of Bemis Heights. The effects of these battles were crucial aspects in the history of the United States. The Battle of Freeman’s Farm was the first battle of Saratoga. The battle took place in the clearing around the farm of Loyalist John Freeman on September 19th, 1777.[1] This battle had a lot less detail and was fairly shorter than the second battle. Neither the Americans nor the British seemed to have won The Battle of Freeman's Farm. The ensuing battle raged back and forth until nightfall, when the American forces were finally forced to break contact. At the close of the battle, Lieutenant General John Burgoyne, commander of the British forces at the battle, held the field.[2] The Second battle involved...
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...In 1777, there was a war between the 13 colonies and Britain, Great Britain caused this war taxing Americans, passing the acts to the Americans and the king was also unfair to the people as result now we are fighting a war between Great Britain and America. The important things to remember about the battle of Saratoga is the people that fought that battle were George Washington and General Burgoyne, the General Burgoyne was fighting for Great Britain and Washington fought for America, a lot of soldiers died that day. About 90 soldiers died that day. so what caused this war before the war to break out. The causes of this war that lead to the battle of saratoga were taxing, taxing was unfair to the people, he passed a lot of acts to tax americans...
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...The Battle of Saratoga SSG Dawood, Humam USAICoE, NCOA, SLC Class 18-508 The Battle of Saratoga The purpose of this paper is to study the military operational objective and lesson learned from the Battle of Saratoga. The Battle of Saratoga was one of the major battle that considered as the running point in the Revolutionary War. This battle considered one of the fifteen most decisive battles in history (The Battle of Saratoga , n.d.). The battle between Great Britain and U.S. Colonies that started in September and ended 17 October 1777 (The Battle of Saratoga , n.d.). Great Britain’s objective is to separate and isolate New England from the rest of the colonies and the end of revolutionary war (The Battle of Saratoga...
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...difficulties delayed the main army at Fort Edward. One attempt to alleviate these difficulties failed when nearly 1,000 men were killed or captured at the August 16 Battle of Bennington.[13] Furthermore, news reached Burgoyne on August 28 that St. Leger's expedition down the Mohawk River valley had turned back after the failed Siege of Fort Stanwix.[14] Combined with earlier news that General William Howe had sailed his army from New York City on a campaign to capture Philadelphia instead of moving north to meet Burgoyne,[15] and the departure of most of his Indian support following the loss at Bennington, Burgoyne's situation was becoming difficult.[16] Faced with the need to reach defensible winter quarters, which would require either retreat back to Ticonderoga or advance to Albany, he decided on the latter. Consequent to this decision he made two further crucial decisions. He decided to deliberately cut communications to the north, so that he would not need to maintain a chain of heavily fortified outposts between his position and Ticonderoga, and he decided to cross the Hudson River while he was in a relatively strong position.[17] He therefore ordered Baron Riedesel, who commanded the rear of the army, to abandon outposts from Skenesboro south, and then had the army cross the Hudson just north of Saratoga between September 13 and 15.[18] American situation General Horatio Gates, portrait by Gilbert Stuart The Continental Army had been in a slow steady...
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...The Battle of Saratoga was a major event in the American Revolution, during which British General John Burgoyne made a second attack, which was unsuccessful, on American troops, and was later forced to surrender. Summary: The Battle of Saratoga served as a turning point in the American Revolution. On September 19th, 1777, British General John Burgoyne and his troops were granted a minor victory in a battle just north of Albany, at Freeman’s Farm, against the American forces, which were led by Horatio Gates and Benedict Arnold. Although the British accomplished this small win, Burgoyne’s troops were left weakened. However, on October 7th, 1777, Burgoyne decided to carry out yet another attack on American troops at Bemis Heights, despite the...
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...The battle of Saratoga was the greatest battle during the Revolutionary war. This battle is often referred as the turning point of the Revolutionary War. It was a crucial win for the American as it boosted their spirits and helped them move along in the war. This war will forever change the outcome of the Revolutionary war (battle of Saratoga). There were two battles of Saratoga. The first battle took place at John Freemans farm, this battle is often referred as the battle of Freeman’s Farm. Daniel Morgan was the General for the Americans at Freemans Farm, as for the British was lead by William Howe (battle of Saratoga). The british had marched along the Hudson to take control of New York and cut off trade with New England. On his way down...
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...The primary causes of the American Revolution were social in nature because the unjust treatment of the colonists provoked more intellectual thought about individual liberties. Events that induced such thought and were the publication of Common Sense by Thomas Paine, the signing of Declaration of Independence, and the Battle of Saratoga. Thomas Paine’s pamphlet, Common Sense gave hope to the American colonists. The signing of the declaration of independence reinforced the natural rights of the colonists. The American victory of the Battle of Saratoga persuaded the colonists that it was possible for them to over prevail over the British Empire. During 1765, about the time of the intolerable Tea Act, declaring independence had not even crossed the colonists’ minds; their main concern was fair treatment from the British Empire. After several attempts to reconcile with the king, and continual acts of oppression against the 13 colonies, Americans had had enough and separation from Britain was inevitable. Thomas Paine’s pamphlet, Common Sense, persuaded the colonists to keep faith in the revolution. When this pamphlet was written in 1776 the colonies were struggling to overcome the oppression of British superpower. “Common Sense inspired a wide-ranging debate about whether American freedom would be more secure inside or outside the British Empire.” This pamphlet heavily emphasized that the colonists were fully capable of not only declaring independence but maintaining it also. The...
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...The turning point of an event can be absolutely horrible, or it can be really good. In this case, the turning point in the American Revolution is the battle of Saratoga because this lead to France getting comfortable in coming to the Rebels aid in the war. Furthermore, at the battle of Yorktown, the British surrender the war and the Rebels succeed. Although this is true, it is also said that the Winter at Valley Forge can be a possible turning point in the war. To begin, in the battle of Saratoga, General Horatio defeats General John Burgoyne’s army twice which lead him to surrender in October 17. Even though this did lead to the ultimate defeat of the British, at the winter of Valley Forge, George Washington was able to make additions...
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...independence from Britain. England decided they did not want lose the colonies and choose to fight the colonists to regain control which began the Revolutionary War . There were many battles fought during the Revolutionary War that lasted...
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...The Saratoga Campaign in 1777 was an attempt by the British To seize military and strategic command of the Hudson River valley during the American Revolutionary War. which result in a devastating defeat on the British side. The first 2 battles that took place in Saratoga were became a major turnaround in the American Revolution, with Britain leaving in defeat and America's winning not only the war but also an ally, soon after the victory American had convinced the French of their cause and had brought them in as an ally enter the war as their ally. The battle of Saratoga was illustrated by the British Leader General John Burgoyne. Who commanded an army 8,000+ men, who then marched down the Hudson Valley to Saratoga.upon his arrival he had small fights with the patriots with varying wins and...
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...William Howe fought on the British side of during the American Revolution. He was born on August 10, 1729. Howe was the younger brother of the future admiral Richard Howe. His parents were Emmanuel and Charlotte Howe. His father was a general in the king’s army. The family that he came from was titled, and had a tie to the crown. He was born in England, and continued to fight for his country in the following years in his life. William fought in the footsteps of his father and older brothers. He joined the British army on September 18, 1746. The following year, he was promoted to the title of lieutenant, and the captain in 1750. He became friends with Major James Wolfe, which would become one of his commanders later on. The 60th Regiment...
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...two hundred-forty year old nation has had its share of death and despair from nearly all races that step foot on it. One of the many atrocities America has faced is that of war. Two major wars have been fought on this land, but one revolution had the power to transform a group of thirteen unruly colonies to one united country able to conquer the world’s greatest empire. The Revolutionary War began as tensions grew between England and her North American colonies over who should have the power to tax and govern. After many petitions and pleas, the colonies were ready to rebel and start a nation without their mother country. America’s victorious defeat of the British Empire is a result of colonial unity, foreign help, and immense, tactical battle skills. Part of the reason America wins the Revolutionary War is because the colonies are united. It starts in seventeen fifty-four with the publishing of colonial author and inventor, Benjamin Franklin’s “Join or Die” cartoon in the Pennsylvania Gazette. The publication is in response to the exposition of the French and Indian War which will have a major impact on the revolution. His caricature of a snake severed into eight separate pieces above the label, “Join or Die,” symbolizes the colonists need to unite with one another before they all “die.” After the English win this war, mainland Britain is in a financial crisis which they impose on their colonies in the form of taxes. These taxes include, but are not limited to, the Stamp Act...
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...After the battle of Saratoga, Benjamin Franklin went and signed the Treaty of Amity and Commerce and the Treaty of Alliance. France helped the colonies by providing the colonial soldiers with loans, military armaments, financial assistance, and thousands of soldiers and sailors! France sent over to America what was an estimated 12,000 soldiers and 32,000 sailors, to be exact. France helped America not only because the colonists proved to be strong enough to defeat the British during the Battle of Saratoga, but also because France was bitter towards Britiain after France lost the French-Indian war not too long before. Along with that, Baron Von Steuben from Prussia helped train many of the colonial soldiers, as...
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...American Revolution. He had fought for the Continental Army for most of his career for around 5 years. He had many battles, participated in the capture of the British garrison of Fort Ticonderoga in 1775, Battle of Lake Champlain in 1776, and a major part in the surrender of General John Burgoyne’s army at Saratoga in 1777. Through Arnold’s battles, he never got the credit he deserved. When he helped defeat Burgoyne, He was given hardly any credit for the work he had done compared to his higher up, General Gates. In many other battles it was similar with the issue of credit. Arnold no longer wanted to not get the credit he deserved. He later on in the war switched sides and when to help the british. The question is, was Arnold justified by his actions?Arnold is justified by his actions for wanting to leave the Continental Army, but not for joining the British. He had no right to fight against the thing he wanted, what others before him wanted and the people he fought with wanted. Leaving...
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...joined the American Army at age 18 without permission from his parents. Arnold had a passion for fighting and was spectacular at it. Arnold was a superior fighter and soldier of the American Army and was appreciated by (mostly) everyone. His personality led him to sometimes be greedy and picky. He often managed to offset these negative qualities by being a hard worker and fighter. Arnold was a key weapon to the Americans and everyone could tell that he was, even the British. Even though Arnold traded, he should be remembered as a hero to the Americans since he made strategic plans, won battles for the Americans, and fought even when he was passed on for promotions. Benedict Arnold has fought for the Americans for most of his life and has done amazing things as an American soldier. At the beginning of the book, The Notorious Benedict Arnold by Steve Sheinkin, Arnold proves he is a hero in the Battle of Valcour Island by coming up with a brilliant plan to escape the British. The plan was risky to the Americas but Arnold was the one to trust with their escape plan. In the book it says, “Arnold had spent months studying and mapping the lake.... The third option was to try a midnight escape” (134 Sheinkin). Without Arnold...
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