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10 Cards in this Set
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How did British Generals try to devise a quick end to the war?
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by cutting New England off from the rest of the colonies
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John Burgoyne would be the answer to which of the following questions?
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What British general was supposed to lead his 8,000 troops from Canada?
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Which of the following most closely resembles the British plan?
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The armies of Howe, St. Leger and Burgoyne would meet at Albany
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Which of the following generals failed to follow the plan?
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Howe
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Howe's decision to advance of Philadelphia...
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resulted in the city's capture, resulted in the flight of Congress, Contributed to the British defeat.
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These are reason's that General Burgoyne's Army was ultimately defeated.
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His progress was slowed by excess baggage, the other two armies failed to join forces with him, His detachment was unable to garner supplies in Vermont.
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Which of the following is an example of cause and effect?
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Cause: Burgoyne's detachment was defeated Effect: His army withdraws to Saratoga |
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Why is Saratoga often seen as the turning point in the war?
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It convinced France to sign a treaty of alliance with America
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What is an 'alliance'?
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a friendship
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After the Battle of Saratoga, who was at war with England?
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France, Spain, America
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