SaratogaStarting on September 19, 1777, one out of the two Battles of Saratoga started. This Battle was a major turning point in America's independence. The U.S. gained France as an ally. France gave their support by donating supplies, military support and financially. Britain's troops were diverted to help protect themselves from the French. This caused less troops fighting on American soil, and the U.S. winning with battle. The French's help was essential to America in gaining their independence.
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CharlestonAlthough the Battle of Saratoga was a turning point that was in favor of the struggling Americans, this Battle evened the playing field.
"After a siege that began on April 2, 1780, Americans suffer their worst defeat of the revolution on this day in 1780, with the unconditional surrender of Major General Benjamin Lincoln to British Lieutenant General Sir Henry Clinton and his army of 10,000 at Charleston, South Carolina. With the victory, the British captured more than 3,000 Patriots and a great quantity of munitions and equipment, losing only 250 killed and wounded in the process" (www.history.com) |
Elise Bennett
Julian Charter School
Date of Publication : January 9, 2015
Date Last Edited : January 9, 2015
Julian Charter School
Date of Publication : January 9, 2015
Date Last Edited : January 9, 2015