The Year in Revolution: 1777 Battle of Saratoga video chronicles how after attempting to divide the New England states from the Mid-Atlantic by marching down the Hudson River from Canada, British General John Burgoyne surrendered his army to General Horatio Gates. Considered a major if not the most significant turning point in the war, this victory at Saratoga, New York, helped convince French King Louis XVI to formally support the cause of American independence. Noted in the video is the role of Colonel Joseph Louis Cook, or Atiatonharongwen, who sided with the Americans during the Saratoga campaign, unlike most Mohawk warriors. Also featured are the efforts of Mary Ludwig Hayes, a.k.a. “Molly Pitcher.” Featured video topics were suggested by our national network of Master Teachers Seminar alumni.
The Year in Revolution Series was produced with classroom use in mind. Beginning with 1775 and ending with 1783, students and lifelong learners alike will learn about each year of the Revolution through a comprehensive overview video and five “who, what, where, when, and how” videos. The animated series draws heavily from the American Revolution Institute of the Society of the Cincinnati’s library and museum collections.
Funding for theYear in Revolution: 1777 Battle of Saratoga was made possible by a grant from the by the George S. Rich Family Foundation. The creative team for this series was assembled by the American Revolution Institute and the talented educational production leads at Makematic Limited.