Battle+of+Saratoga

The Battle of Saratoga started in 1775 when the British General Sir William Howe invaded. The battle was held at Freeman’s Farm outside of Saratoga. The war was between The British and German troops against the Americans. The General for the British was Major General John Burgoyne and the commanders for the American army were Major General Horation Gates and Brigadier Benedict Arnold. The British army had nearly 7,000 and the American army had about 12,000-14,000. The British defeated George Washington less trained horses in 1776. At the end of 1776, it did not seem like the Americans could ever get independence. In October 1777 the British army surrendered to the American militia. The Americans had won the battle; it was from September 19th-October 17th 1777. This impacted the American Revolution because they showed the British that they were strong enough to win a battle. what is the main goal for the 2nd continental congress? answer is NOT KNOWN __Works Cited:__

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