The Republican Party presidential primaries and caucuses are indirect elections in which voters cast ballots for a slate of delegates to the 2016 Republican National Convention; these delegates in turn directly elect the Republican Party's presidential nominee. Rand Paul, U.S. Senator from Kentucky since 2011 (campaign). 2  Marco Rubio, U.S. Senator from Florida since 2011; Florida Speaker of the House 2007â2008 (campaign). 3  Rick Santorum, U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania 1995â2007; U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania 1991-1995; presidential candidate in 2012 (campaign).
Battle of Saratoga The Battle of Saratoga secured a critical French alliance for the Americans during the American Revolution, providing monetary and military support to outlast the British. Contents
Contents Lead Up to the Revolutionary War. Declaring Independence (1775-76) Saratoga: Revolutionary War Turning Point (1777-78) Stalemate in the North, Battle in the South (1778-81) Revolutionary War Draws to a Close (1781-83) Print. Cite Article Details: American Revolution History Author History.com Staff.