Why was the battle of Saratoga a turning point in the American Revolutionary War?

Answer 1

The British defeat to the Continental Army prompted France to seek an alliance. The Continentals had been receiving military aid and weapons from France all along but now they had the French Navy and 10,000 French troops supporting them.

Answer 2

The Battle of Saratoga is thought of as the turning point in the Revolutionary War for several reasons. It helped to rally the American troops and renew faith of the citizens. This victory, also, convinced potential allies, like France, to send aid to the Colonies.

Answer 3

The American victory at the two battles in late 1777 (18 days apart) meant the capture of a large number of British troops. In surrendering, General Burgoyne lost his bid to split the New England colonies from the Southern colonies. But even more importantly, it prompted the entry of France and Spain to the colonial side. France had already contributed arms to the rebels (as part of their ongoing national hostilities with Britain), but 4 months after the battle, on February 6, 1778, a formal Franco-American alliance was signed.

Answer 4

It actually encouraged foreign alliances as the battle proved to European countries that the U.S. might win against the British.

Answer 5

It was a turning point because it was a major victory for Americans, and it led to the French becoming our allies, which greatly strengthened the American forces.

Answer 6

I think because it was the or one of the 1st battles the Colonist Army won.

Answer 7

They didn't win the war against the british

Answer 8

it was the greatest victory yet for the American force