Revolutionary Battles
...ng and wanted to avert any additional conflict. But after the British slaughter at Bunker Hill the king had closed all doors on any hope of reconciliation with the rebellious colonies. Within the next month he had hired thousands of Hessians (hired German troops). This incredibly surprised and shocked the colonists. This showed the kings seriousness by bringing in outside help. This battle even though a loss by the Americans helped them win the war. It boosted American moral and it beat down the British. This battle quite possibly changed the outcome of the war by making the British hesitate before making the same mistake again. As marked by the surrender of Bunker Hill for the lack of gunpowder it was obvious that the American cause was in need of foreign aid. The Battle of Saratoga made possible for this needed help. The French, which were still angered at their loss of the Seven Years’ War, came to American aid. Before the battle of Saratoga the French were secretly helping America but were still not assured in the American cause, afraid that it might die out or there would be reconciliation with England. Also after there humiliating defeat in the Seven Years’ War there was the fear that if they openly became involved in the war and the Americans lost that would bring them further humiliation and would increase the already amazing British monopoly of the New World colonies and the World. Furthermore if the American colonies had, had reconciliation with England after France openly aided them that could cause a war between France and England. Which recollecting their bitter defeat, they were not readily open to challenge them again. The writing of the Declaration of Independence and the surrender at Saratoga turned to be the exact corresponding events that the Americans needed to assure their aid from France. The writing of the Declaration of Independence signified the Americans cause was something that would not “die out” and slighted the chance for reconciliation with England. Also the surrender noted that the Americans...