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THE BATTLE OF SARATOGA

THE BATTLE OF SARATOGA. This was a huge American Victory – led by Horatio Gates. The Battle of Saratoga. Because of this – British General Howe resigns – replaced by Henry Clinton TURNING POINT OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION FOR THE AMERICANS. The Battle of Saratoga.

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THE BATTLE OF SARATOGA

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  1. THE BATTLE OF SARATOGA • This was a huge American Victory – led by Horatio Gates

  2. The Battle of Saratoga • Because of this – British General Howe resigns – replaced by Henry Clinton • TURNING POINT OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION FOR THE AMERICANS

  3. The Battle of Saratoga • Now it is time to seek support from Great Britain’s Rivals

  4. 1777-1778 The Winter at Valley Forge Dec. 1777 – Washington’s army consisted of around 12,000 men Valley Forge is located about 20 miles North of Philadelphia It was a horrible winter, lack of food and clothing and extreme weather No battle ever took place here the only enemy was the cold and hunger

  5. 1777-1778 • To this day Valley Forge is remembered for suffering and courage • During the terrible winter about 2,000 men died of starvation and disease • Marquis de Lafayette & Baron von Steuben spent the time drilling and training the men – making them become better soldiers • As the Continentals spent a horrible winter at Valley Forge the British spent a pleasant winter in Philadelphia in peoples homes, taverns, and theatres

  6. 1777-1778 Help From France • In 1778 France officially signed a treaty with the Continental Congress that gave the Americans French support,soldiers, supplies, and ships • Benjamin Franklin a skilled and experienced diplomat – negotiator between countries – convinced King Louis XVI of France to help • The key support would come from the French navy

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