Round 9: Tossup 21

As part of a campaign named for this battle, Robert Livingston’s Clermont Manor was burned. This battle was chronicled by Frederika Riedesel from the Marshall House. Barry St. Leger’s failure to take Fort Stanwix prior to this battle blocked reinforcements to one side. While part of Morgan's Riflemen, Timothy Murphy legendarily killed (*) Simon Fraser during this battle. The “Boot Memorial” commemorates Benedict Arnold’s loss of a leg during this battle. (-5[1])Horatio Gates’s defeat of John Burgoyne at this battle helped create a French alliance. For 10 points, name this 1777 battle often considered the turning point of the American Revolution. ■END■ (0[1])

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