The Battle of Saratoga

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Across
  1. 6. Victorious American general in the Battle of Saratoga.
  2. 7. General Howe feared that leaving this city would allow Washington to recapture it.
  3. 8. The British believed that the uprising in America was centered in this region of colonies.
  4. 11. Burgoyne’s army was delayed and spent a month in this small village.
  5. 12. Hired soldiers from this country were defeated by Americans when sent to Bennington, Vermont to capture supplies.
  6. 13. General St. Leger followed this river to meet up with other British forces where it connected to the Hudson River.
  7. 14. Americans used these and fortified walls to control the river and valley
  8. 15. On September 12, 1777, the Americans quickly began building strong defenses at this location.
Down
  1. 1. British general who led his troops South to Pennsylvania instead of North.
  2. 2. The Battles of Saratoga ended in this month of 1777.
  3. 3. City where the three British armies invading New York planned to meet and attack.
  4. 4. British general who surrendered in the Battle of Saratoga.
  5. 5. Howe marched South to capture this city (the Continental Army's capital)instead of following the plan.
  6. 9. The British planned to create a dividing line between ______ and New York City.
  7. 10. This longtime enemy of England was convinced to ally with the Americans after they won the battle.