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The Battle of Saratoga (Bemis Heights)

On September 19, 1777 the Battle of Saratoga began with the Americans fighting against the British. The Battle of Saratoga was the  American’s 1st victory! The Americans only lost 90 men, but 240 were wounded. For the British it didn’t turn out as well, 300 were killed, and 695 were wounded. The Americans were once glad to see the British, because the British walked away in shame of themselves. Even though the Battle of Saratoga was a mistake we should always remember the Battle of Saratoga, because it was the turning point for the Revolutionary War.

William Dawes Poem

He was an important part of the Midnight Ride

Captured by the British on his ride

He was a brave man

He had courage

William Dawes

Believed in himself

He helped warn the colonist

He was willing to die for freedom

People forgot that he participated in the Midnight Ride 

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