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Which city did the British Army move to capture instead of aiding Burgoyne?

  • Philadelphia

  • Boston

  • New York

  • Charleston

Answer

Philadelphia was the city that the British Army moved to capture instead of aiding Burgoyne. This decision was made by General William Howe, who believed that capturing Philadelphia would be a more strategic move than aiding Burgoyne's campaign in Saratoga. Howe's decision proved to be correct, as the British were able to capture Philadelphia and force the Continental Army to retreat.
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