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

2 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

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

4 The Revolutionary War, 1775–1777

5 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

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

7 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

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