What was a significant event for this battle? Burgoyne's march through New York The battle signaled the end of the Revolutionary
War. Colonists cut down trees to slow Burgoyne's progress to Saratoga where he lost his entire army. Washington was defeated twice by a large British army. Even though it was the capital city, it did not mean the end of the war. It provided the British with comfortable quarters. Washington surprised the Hessians on Christmas Eve while they were celebrating.
It would be the second choice - The significant event when Burgoyne marched through New York is when the Colonists cut down trees to slow Burgoyne's progress to Saratoga where he lost his entire army. <span>Burgoyne continued to march south, destroying American troops at Hubbardton and forcing the evacuation of Forts Anne and Edward. </span>
