The Significance and Factors of the Battle of Saratoga

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet explores the factors that contributed to the significance of the Battle of Saratoga during the American Revolution. Students will analyze different types of factors, rank their importance, and justify their choices.

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The Significance and Factors of the Battle of Saratoga

Subject: HistoryGrade: Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Introduction to Saratoga

Source A: Historian's View

'The Battle of Saratoga is often regarded as the turning point of the American Revolution because it convinced France to support the Americans.' Provenance: Modern historian summarizing the significance of Saratoga.

1.
Explain why the Battle of Saratoga is considered a turning point in the American Revolution. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Compare the political and economic factors that contributed to the significance of Saratoga. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
3.
Outline the social and religious factors that influenced the importance of Saratoga. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
4.
Which factor do you think was MORE significant in making Saratoga a turning point? Justify your answer with evidence. (8 marks)
[8 marks]
5.
Analyse how the different factors together contributed to the significance of Saratoga. (8 marks)
[8 marks]
6.
Outline the main reasons why the British army was defeated at Saratoga. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
7.
Explain how the outcome of Saratoga influenced international support for the American Revolution. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
8.
Compare the military and diplomatic factors that made Saratoga a turning point. (6 marks)
[6 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
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1/1/2026
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