Use the excerpt below to answer the question that follows:

Question

Here in the autumn of 1777, American forces met, defeated and forced a major British army to surrender. This crucial American victory in the Battle of _?_ renewed patriots' hopes for independence, secured essential foreign recognition and support, and forever changed the face of the world.
-"A Crucial American Victory," U.S. National Park Service
www.nps.gov (accessed May 17, 2012)
Which of the following best completes this excerpt?
(1 point)
• Saratoga
• Concord
• Yorktown
• Trenton

Answer 1

The best option to complete the excerpt is:

• Saratoga

The Battle of Saratoga in 1777 was a significant American victory that helped gain foreign recognition and support, notably from France.