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Why was Gen. Burgoyne’s campaign important for the British?
A British victory in New York would help win the support of the French army.
They wanted to cut off New England from the rest of the colonies.
The British wanted to cut off New York from Canada.
A British victory in New York would help win the support of the French army.
They wanted to cut off New England from the rest of the colonies.
The British wanted to cut off New York from Canada.
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Gen. Burgoyne’s campaign was important for the British primarily because **they wanted to cut off New England from the rest of the colonies**. The British aimed to gain control of the Hudson River Valley, which would disrupt the communication and supply lines between New England and the other colonies. This strategy was seen as a way to isolate and subdue the rebellious New England colonies, potentially securing British control over the entire region.
While a British victory in New York could have had broader implications, such as impacting French support, the immediate goal of the campaign was strategic territorial control.
While a British victory in New York could have had broader implications, such as impacting French support, the immediate goal of the campaign was strategic territorial control.