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Revolutionary War: The Battle of Saratoga

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet guides students through the key events and significance of the Battle of Saratoga during the American Revolution, focusing on creating a timeline and understanding the sequence of events.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#Revolutionary War
#Standard
#Timeline & Chronology
#Saratoga
#Understand the sequence of key events leading to the Battle of Saratoga
#Explain the significance of the Battle of Saratoga in the American Revolution
#Compare different perspectives on the battle's impact

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Revolutionary War: The Battle of Saratoga

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
A

Introduction to Saratoga

Source A: General Horatio Gates' Report, 1777

'The victory at Saratoga was the turning point of the war, securing crucial French support for the American cause.' Provenance: Official military report by General Gates, 1777.

1.
Outline the main events that led to the Battle of Saratoga. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the perspectives of General Gates and British General Burgoyne on the battle's outcome. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
B

Creating the Timeline

Source B: Timeline of Key Events in the Saratoga Campaign

1777: June: British forces begin moving south from Canada. September: Battles of Freeman's Farm. October: British surrender at Saratoga. Provenance: Historical summary from a textbook, 2020.

1.
Using Source B, list the key events in chronological order. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Explain how the timeline helps us understand the sequence of events during the Saratoga campaign. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
C

Significance of Saratoga

Source C: Historian's View on Saratoga

'The victory at Saratoga was crucial because it encouraged France to enter the war as an ally, which ultimately helped secure American independence.' Provenance: Modern historian's analysis, 2018.

1.
Explain why the Battle of Saratoga was considered a turning point in the American Revolution. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the perspectives of the modern historian and General Gates on the importance of Saratoga. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
D

Review and Reflection

Reflect on how the Battle of Saratoga influenced the outcome of the American Revolution. Consider political, military, and international factors in your answer.

1.
Analyse the impact of Saratoga on the American fight for independence. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
2.
Write a brief summary explaining why Saratoga is considered a turning point in the American Revolution. (4 marks)
[4 marks]

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