Another consequence of this battle was open French recognition of the United States, which gave significance to this conflict between John Burgoyne and Horatio Gates.
Prior to this battle, the British general had captured many rations at Fort Edward, and he was repulsed on a reconnaissance mission by a force led by Benedict Arnold. (*) After this battle, a convention of the same name deported all of the British troops back to Britain under the condition that they not again serve in combat in America. Another consequence of this battle was open French recognition of the United States, which gave significance to this conflict between John Burgoyne and Horatio Gates. Beginning with the Battle of Freeman's Farm, for ten points, identify this battle, named for a town in upstate New York.
Prior to this battle, the British general had captured many rations at Fort Edward, and he was repulsed on a reconnaissance mission by a force led by Benedict Arnold.
Battle of {Saratoga} (also accept “Battle of Freeman’s Farm” until *)