Search

Untitled Storyboard

Copy this Storyboard
Untitled Storyboard

Storyboard Text

  • Slide: 1
  • British General John Burgoyne aimed to invade New England from Canada to cut it off from the rest of the colonies. Leading 7,200 troops, he advanced south through New York, hoping to secure control of the region and break the American resistance.
  • Slide: 2
  • American General Horatio Gates, with 9,000 troops and later reinforced by 2,000 more, moved to block Burgoyne’s advance. Their forces clashed in two key battles near Saratoga, on September 19 and October 7.
  • Slide: 3
  • On September 19, 1777, British forces attacked American positions at Freeman’s Farm. Thanks to Benedict Arnold’s foresight, American troops were well-placed to resist. Although the British won the field, they suffered heavy losses—about 600 casualties, nearly double the American toll
  • On September 19, 1777, British forces attacked American positions at Freeman’s Farm. Thanks to Benedict Arnold’s foresight, American troops were well-placed to resist. British won the field,about 600 casualties, nearly double the American toll
  • Slide: 0
  • British General John Burgoyne aimed to invade New England from Canada to cut it off from the rest of the colonies. Leading 7,200 troops, he advanced south through New York, hoping to secure control of the region and break the American resistance.
Over 40 Million Storyboards Created
No Downloads, No Credit Card, and No Login Needed to Try!
Storyboard That Family