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https://www.newenglandhistoricalsociety.com/ethan-allen-benedict-arnold-capture-fort-ticonderoga-1775/ The Continental Congress was a group of leaders from the American colonies who met to make important decisions during the American Revolution. They worked together to plan how the colonies could become independent from Great Britain. The Continental Congress created rules, made agreements, and even wrote the Declaration of Independence. The Continental Army was the army formed by the colonies to fight against the British. It was led by General George Washington. The soldiers were often farmers and everyday people who wanted freedom. Even though they had fewer supplies and training, they stayed strong and helped win America’s independence. What does the aftermath of the Battle of Ticonderoga tell us about colonists at this time? What does this battle tell us about the struggle the Continental Congress had regarding the colonists? Read this passage: On August 27, 1776 the British Army successfully moved against the American Continental Army led by George Washington. The battle was part of aBritish campaign to seize control of New York and thereby isolate New England from the rest of the colonies. Washington’s defeat could have led to the surrender of his entire force, but his ingenuity instead allowed him to escape and continue the fight. Watch this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AdMp_YC17kI What was George Washington’s strategy at the end of the Battle of Long Island? Read this passage: Battle of Brandywine, (September 11, 1777), in the American Revolution, engagement near Philadelphia in which the British defeated the Americans but left the Revolutionary army intact. The British general Sir William Howe was lured to Philadelphia in the belief that its large Tory element would rise up when joined by a British army and thus virtually remove Pennsylvania from the war. That move left the forces of General John Burgoyne in northern New York to fend for themselves, directly resulting in the British disaster at the Battles of Saratoga on September 19 and October 11, American victories that convinced France to join the American war effort, marking a major turning point in the war. Read this article: The Battle of Saratoga was fought in 1777 during the American Revolution. It was actually two battles that took place about two weeks apart in New York. Before this, the American army had struggled after losing in Canada. The British hoped to win the war by taking control of the Hudson River and separating the colonies. General John Burgoyne led the British army, while General Horatio Gates led the American forces. The first fight, called the Battle of Freeman’s Farm, was very intense, but neither side clearly won. However, the British lost many soldiers. In the second fight, the Battle of Bemis Heights, the Americans were stronger and better prepared. They surrounded the British army, which was low on supplies. On October 17, Burgoyne surrendered. This victory was very important for the Americans. It gave them hope and showed they could defeat the British. It also convinced France to help the American colonies by providing support. A soldier named Benedict Arnold played a big role in the victory, even though he later became a traitor. The Battle of Saratoga is remembered as a turning point because it helped the Americans move closer to winning their independence. 4) What was the importance of the Battle of Saratoga? 5) Write a paragraph describing the changes that occurred in the continental army from the start of the revolution until the Battle of Saratoga.
