Battle+of+Lake+Champlain+Period+1

**When did the battle occur?** This battle took place On October 11th, 1776 and stretched out for several days.

Where was the battle?
The battle was on Lake Champlain near Valcour Island. Also a few miles south of a place called Cumberland Head

**Where were the armies/navies from? **
The battle took place between two sides, the British and the Colonials. The British navy had 30 vessels, 700 picked sailors, while the colonial fleet had 15 vessels and 800 ragtag sailors. Behind this British fleet was its main Army of 7,000 soldiers.

**Who were leaders of each side? **
The British flagship, the //Maria,// was captained by Thomas Pringle, But on board was the governor of British Canada, Guy Carleton**.** The American colonial force was commanded by General Benedict Arnold, General Waterbury, and Col. Wigglesworth. The Americans plan of battle was designed by General Arnold, but was doubted and almost change by General Waterbury.

What happened/facts about the battle:
The British wanted to advance farther into New York so they could create a supply route and eventually take Fort Ticonderoga/Saratoga. The Americans were the first to spot the British before the battle took place in a a rocky and narrow area of water where General Arnold hoped the larger British ships would not be able to manuever. The British overwhelmed the Colonials and some boats were captured, some were destroyed. That night the Americans were able to sneak away but the British caught up to them with favorable winds a few days later.

**What was the outcome? **
It was a victory for the British who managed to destroy this sizable colonist fleet. The British gained access to New York and control of Lake Champlain. 

===What was the significance of the battle to the outcome of the war?=== The British gained access to the colonies through Lake Champlain therefore allowing them to continue their three pronged attack to divide the colonies, but they were delayed by this battle which led to their defeat at Saratoga where the Colonial Army had readied itself.    

[] http://www.historiclakes.org/Valcour/valcour_battle.htm http://www.knowledgerush.com/kr/encyclopedia/Battle_of_Lake_Champlain_%281776%29/
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