Burgoyne started out again and was soon trapped with no possible help from HoweAn army, that was slightly larger than his 7,000, led by Gen Gates and Arnold forced him to surrender his entire command at Saratoga on October 17, 1777The actions of both Howe and Burgoyne demonstrate how bad the English generals were during the RevolutionSaratoga was a decisive victory in both American and world history:The victory rallied support again among patriotsStarted British supporters in Parliament, such as William Pitt, to begin negotiations to end the warEven more important, it made possible the urgently needed foreign aid from France, which in turn helped ensure American independence, because it showed the French that America could win and that their help wouldn't be wasted.

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