Question

none of the british armies made it to albany. general st. legers army retreated before reaching albany, and general burgoynes army was stopped by american forces at saratoga, new york. the saratoga campaign ended with two battles called the battles of saratoga. during these american victories, thousands of british soldiers surrendered. read a historians account of how the british public responded to the american victories in the fall of 1777. then answer the question below. britain was stunned. the duke of grafton... summed up popular feeling when he reported that the amazement of the whole nation was equalled only by the dismay they felt.... opposition newspapers further argued that it would be national suicide for england to continue the american war. solomon lutnick, the american victory at saratoga: a view from the british press. in new york history. copyright 1963 by new york state historical association. based on the account, what was the british response? the british public was surprised that the americans won. the british public was thrilled with the outcome of the battle. the british public voted the current members of parliament out of office. the british public didnt know what was happening during the revolutionary war.

Explanation:

The text states "Britain was stunned" and "the amazement of the whole nation was equalled only by the [dismay] they felt", which indicates surprise at the American win. The other options are not supported by the text. There is no mention of being thrilled, voting out Parliament members, or not knowing what was happening.

Answer:

The British public was surprised that the Americans won.