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What did the British hope to accomplish by splitting the colonies?
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- To weaken colonial resistance
What strategic error did Burgoyne make in choosing his route?
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- He underestimated the terrain
What did the Treaty of Alliance between France and the U.S. result from?
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- The victory at Saratoga
What was the fate of the British troops after the surrender at Saratoga?
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- They were allowed to march back to Canada
What type of terrain did the Battle of Saratoga take place in?
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- Rolling hills and forests
What was the name of the series of fortifications used by the Americans at Saratoga?
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- Bemis Heights
What did American soldiers rely on during the harsh conditions of the campaign?
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- Local support and supplies
What was the significance of the “Battle of Bemis Heights”?
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- It was a crucial American victory in the Saratoga campaign
What was the impact of Saratoga on the British Parliament’s view of the war?
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- Calls for peace negotiations
Which military innovation played a role in the American victory at Saratoga?
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- Improved artillery techniques
What did the British hope to achieve by capturing Albany during the campaign?
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- Control of the Hudson River
What was one of the main reasons for American unity during the Saratoga campaign?
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- A common enemy
How did the victory at Saratoga influence the French decision to support the Americans?
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- It demonstrated American military capability
Who were the “Green Mountain Boys” and what role did they play?
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- A militia that fought for the Americans
What did Burgoyne’s surrender signify to the world?
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- The potential for American Independence
What was one of the major advantages the American forces had at Saratoga?
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- Knowledge of the terrain
Which military tradition was established as a result of the battles?
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- Guerrilla warfare tactics
What was the colonial response to the British march toward Concord?
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- They prepared to resist
What major lesson did British commanders learn from the battles?
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- The colonies were ready for war
How did the colonial forces organize themselves during the battles?
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- They used local militias