Question

Multiple Choice Question
How did the British try to use the geography of New York to help them invade Albany before being stopped at the Battle of Saratoga?
A.
They used rivers to quickly move troops and supplies.

B.
They traveled in forests to hide their movements.

C.
They built strong forts on top of mountains and cliffs.

D.
They camped in swamps that the colonists would not cross.

Answer 1

A. They used rivers to quickly move troops and supplies.

Explanation: The British plan (Burgoyne's campaign) relied on waterways—Lake Champlain, Lake George and the Hudson River—to move men and supplies south from Canada toward Albany. They were stopped at Saratoga.