Who was the American spy who was hanged by the British? Directions: Read pages 179-183 in the “America” textbook. Write each question/statement below onto notebook paper. Write and circle the correct answers. Who was the American spy who was hanged by the British? Name the pamphlet written by Thomas Paine. This was the turning point of the war. When did Bugoyne surrender at Saratoga?

FACTS: Surprises for the British Continental Army kept retreating Assignment # _____ Name: ______________________ Date: _______________________ Period: ______________________ The American Revolution-A Critical Time FACTS: Continental Army suffered after retreat from New York Nathan Hale-Spy for the Americans Hale stated before being hanged “I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country. Surprises for the British Continental Army kept retreating Thomas Paine “The Crisis” encouraged Americans to support the Army A. Crossing the Delaware 1) Crossed the Delaware River on December 25, 1776 2) December 26th, attacked Trenton from 2 sides a) Surprised the British b) achieved victory

II. Saratoga: A Turning Point B. An American Victory 1) Hessians (men from Hess, German State) fighting for the British 2) British force damaged at Princeton II. Saratoga: A Turning Point A. British Plan 1) Drive to Albany, New York from 3 directions 2) John Burgoyne’s plan failed 1) Burgoyne recaptured Fort Ticonderoga 2) General Horatio Gates had 6,000 men to fight a) American surrounded the British at Saratoga, New York b) Burgoyne surrendered on October 17, 1777

C. Results of the Battle 1) Turning Points a) Ended British threat to New England b) lifted patriots spirits c) Convinced Europeans (especially French) of an American victory