Many more battles are happening in the colonies, including some in New York. Luckily, there has not been too much trauma here in New York City, but much has been happening in our colony. General John Burgoyne tried to push through our colony and try to cut off New England. However our troops blocked off the path with chopped down trees and other obstacles, the minutemen attacking constantly. Lucky for us, when he reached Saratoga, he was surrounded, his timing off, and his entire army surrendered to General Gates on October 17, 1777.
It was an amazing victory for us! The Battle of Saratoga was a turning point in the war because a huge part of the Redcoats surrendered. I feel so happy that we have found victory.
Another good aspect coming is that we have allies from other countries. France and Spain are helping our cause because of the Battle of Saratoga. The French and the Spanish have been upset by the French and Indian War, where they lost much land. With their help, we will be unstoppable!
Sources:
Deverell White. "Tennessee United States History Beginnings to 1877 ." Holt, Rinehart, and Winston, 2008.
http://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=File:The_Surrender_of_General_Burgoyne_at_Saratoga._October_1777._Copy_of_painting_by_John_Trumbull,_1820-21,_1899_-_1932_-_NARA_-_512777.tif&page=1
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