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The American Revolution

Chapter 4: A Tale of Two Campaigns T he British launched two major campaigns in 1777. One aimed to take control of New York’s Hudson River valley. The other targeted Philadelphia, the political capital and largest city in the

rebellious United States.

(Above) British General John Burgoyne surrenders his sword, and his army, to Horatio Gates after the Battle of Saratoga in October 1777. The American victory at Saratoga encouraged France and other European countries to provide military supplies and troops to help the colonists.