Call 1-800- Fail because The British surrendered to Patriot Gates (By: Sabrina Archer)

During the American Revolution, British General John Burgoyne surrenders 5,000 British and Hessian troops to Patriot General Horatio Gates at Saratoga, New York. Failing to break through the American lines, Burgoyne's force retreated. On October 7, another British reconnaissance force was repulsed by an American force under General Benedict Arnold in the Battle of Bemis Heights, also known as the Second Battle of Saratoga.When word of the Patriot victory reached France, King Louis XVI agreed to recognize the independence of the United States.

 By: Sabrina Archer