Well, depends on what battle this question is talking of. I'm going to assume you're talking about the famed "Battle of Saratoga" and specifically the "Battle of Bemis Heights". That specific battle cost that dude 600 soldiers. If you're talking about "Freeman's Farm" then that cost him around 600 guys as well.
Yes, the use of credit is still as dangerous now as it was in the 1920s. This is due to the average U.S. household carrying $15,762 in credit card debt alone.
Same sex marriage went against the bible. That is how some thought then and an outrage came about. Also people don't choose to be gay, lesbian bi, etc.