Battles of Saratoga

4. what battles helped convince France to recognize the new nations independence
5. Gate's troops held their ground and prevented the British from advancing here
6. What general claimed a decisive victory at the second battle of saratoga
10. Who surrendered and accepted the conditions in the Convention of Saratoga
11. American and French forces secured the surrender of who
13. What General had 12,000 Continental Troops
14. where did General Burgoyne lead 8,000 British troops

1. this battle occurred when Burgoyne's men were attacked by the Continental Army
2. What fort did General Burgoyne capture on the upper Hudson River
3. What was another name of the First Battle of Saratoga
7. how many battles were there
8. who commanded the British troops
9. where did the British troops assemble
11. Burgoyne led 1,500 of his men on a mission in 1777 against this general
12. The second battle of saratoga is also known as this