Quiz  /  Battles of Saratoga

  • 1. 
    Who was the commander of the British forces?

  • William Howe
  • Benjamin Lincoln
  • Horatio Gates
  • John Burgoyne

  • 2. 
    Where was General Burgoyne to meet up with General Howe?

  • Philadelphia
  • Albany
  • Saratoga
  • New York City

  • 3. 
    What happened to the British troops sent to Bennington, Vermont?

  • They defeated a small force of militia
  • They gathered much needed supplies and horses
  • They were defeated by American forces and surrendered
  • They were surrounded by the Continental army but managed to fight their way back

  • 4. 
    Where did the first Battle of Saratoga take place?

  • Valley Forge
  • Freeman`s Farm
  • Bennington
  • Bemis Heights

  • 5. 
    What were the results of the Battle of Freeman`s Farm?

  • The British won the field of battle, but suffered more casualties
  • The small British force was captured
  • The Americans surrendered to the much larger British force
  • Each side had around the same number of casualties

  • 6. 
    Which statement best describes the results of the Battles of Saratoga?

  • The British army surrendered, causing a turning point in the war in favor of the Americans
  • The Americans suffered a massive defeat nearly costing them the war
  • The British army retreated to fight another day
  • The Americans took over the fort, only to lose it later to the British

  • 7. 
    What American general had a falling out with his commander Horatio Gates at the Battle of Saratoga?

  • Enoch Poor
  • George Washington
  • John Stark
  • Benedict Arnold

  • 8. 
    Where was Benedict Arnold injured?

  • In the head
  • In the chest
  • In the arm
  • In the leg

  • 9. 
    What country decided to provide military support to the Americans after they won the Battle of Saratoga?

  • Austria
  • Canada
  • China
  • France

  • 10. 
    What was the nickname for General John Burgoyne?

  • Jonny Appleseed
  • General Cheese Burgoyne
  • Big John
  • Gentleman Johnny
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