Which of the following was the goal of British strategy for 1777?
A. To blockade the American coastline
B. For Burgoyne to join forces with Howe at White Plains and invade Pennsylvania
C. To cut New England off from the other colonies
D. To isolate all colonies south of Maryland by taking control of the Potomac
Answer: C
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