History of the United States Mr. Mack October 25 th, 2013.

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History of the United States Mr. Mack October 25 th, 2013

The British planned to push toward Albany from three directions. British Albany, New York New England They hoped to cut New England off from the rest of the colonies. British

Americans led by General Horatio Gates surrounded British General John Burgoyne ’ s troops at Saratoga, New York. After suffering heavy losses, Burgoyne surrendered.

The Revolutionary War, 1775–1777

Battle of Saratoga The Battle of Saratoga was a turning point for the Americans. Ended British threat to New England Lifted Patriot spirits Convinced Europeans Americans could win

Soon after Saratoga, France agreed to support American independence. United States France forms an alliance with the Americans

European volunteers from many nations made key contributions to the Patriot cause. Marquis de Lafayette Officer in Washington ’ s army Poland Thaddeus Kosciusko Military engineer Casimir Pulaski Cavalry expert Friedrich von Steuben Germany Trained American Troops France