I interpret the two main British fall guys of the Revolution, between them they managed to lose the British colonies for the crown. -John Burnham

 

I interpret the two main British fall guys of the Revolution, between them they managed to lose the British colonies for the crown.


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This quote is just one of 9 total John Burnham quotes in our collection. John Burnham is known for saying 'I interpret the two main British fall guys of the Revolution, between them they managed to lose the British colonies for the crown.' as well as some of the following quotes.

We British weren't all horrible monsters, there was some justification in asking for taxation from the colonies.

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I think these events make young people aware of their heritage and the sacrifices that the patriots made to achieve their independence.

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This was a triumph for him here briefly, and he thought he was on a roll, ... Then he discovered as he moved south into New York that things were not going to go so easily for him. He was outmanned and outmaneuvered at the two battles of Saratoga and he was forced to surrender. -John Burnham
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A bit of a social butterfly.

John Burnham
183

Burgoyne, he had style, a certain charisma, and charm and humor about him.

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I interpret the two main British fall guys of the Revolution, between them they managed to lose the British colonies for the crown. -John Burnham
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He is famous for losing the Battle of Saratoga, which encouraged the French to enter the war and help Mr. Washington win the battle of Yorktown.

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