Q 01/05

Saratoga's Boot Monument honors which American general without ever carving his name on it?

A) Nathanael Greene

B) Benedict Arnold

C) Charles Lee

D) Anthony Wayne

Answer · why

B) Benedict Arnold

Benedict Arnold was shot in the leg storming a redoubt at Saratoga, but his later treason kept his name off the stone, which shows a boot and a genera...

Q 02/05

After Burgoyne's surrender at Saratoga, Congress made December 18, 1777, a national day of what?

A) Thanksgiving

B) Fasting and prayer

C) Public mourning

D) Remembrance

Answer · why

A) Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving was the word Congress chose, calling for solemn praise after the win. It was the nation's first official observance of a holiday by that ...

Q 03/05

News of the American victory at Saratoga persuaded which European power to enter the war as an ally?

A) Spain

B) Prussia

C) France

D) Russia

Answer · why

C) France

France signed a formal alliance in February 1778 and went on to send the soldiers, loans, arms and supplies the young nation badly needed.

Q 04/05

At the Saratoga surrender, John Burgoyne offered up which item, only to have it handed straight back?

A) His cocked hat

B) His pistols

C) His army's flag

D) His sword

Answer · why

D) His sword

His sword was accepted for a moment by the American commander and then returned, and the surrendering troops marched out with the honors of war.

Q 05/05

Which future father-in-law of Alexander Hamilton lost command of the northern army just before Saratoga?

A) Philip Schuyler

B) Arthur St. Clair

C) Israel Putnam

D) John Sullivan

Answer · why

A) Philip Schuyler

Philip Schuyler was replaced after a key fort fell without a fight, yet he welcomed the defeated Burgoyne as his guest once the surrender was signed.