Why is the Battle of Saratoga considered a turning point in the Revolutionary War?

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The British victory extended the fighting for another year.
The British victory extended the fighting for another year.

The American defeat led many soldiers to desert the Continental army.
The American defeat led many soldiers to desert the Continental army.

The British defeats marked the beginning of a steady decline in British military superiority.
The British defeats marked the beginning of a steady decline in British military superiority.

The American victory convinced France to ally with the United States.
The American victory convinced France to ally with the United States.
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Read the excerpt below and answer the question that follows:

America may boast that she has accomplished what no power before her ever did, contending with britain- captured two of their celebrated generals and each an army of thousands of veteran troops to support them.

Abagail Adams, letter to John Adams, December 9, 1781

To which of the following is Abigail Adams referring in this excerpt?

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The American victory at the Battle of Yorktown
The American victory at the Battle of Yorktown

The negotiation of the Treaty of Paris by American diplomats
The negotiation of the Treaty of Paris by American diplomats

The bravery of American soldiers at Valley Forge
The bravery of American soldiers at Valley Forge

The arrival of French aid after the Battle of Saratoga
The arrival of French aid after the Battle of Saratoga
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What was one result of the Treaty of Paris 1783?

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Great Britain recognized the United States as an independent country.
Great Britain recognized the United States as an independent country.

Competing Seminole and Spanish claims in West Florida were resolved.
Competing Seminole and Spanish claims in West Florida were resolved.

The British navy agreed to stop pressing American sailors into service.
The British navy agreed to stop pressing American sailors into service.

British territory in eastern Canada was ceded to France.
British territory in eastern Canada was ceded to France.
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In 1787, Congress awarded John Paul Jones the Congressional Gold Medal in honor of his "valor and brilliant services" during the Revolutionary War. Which accomplishment was Congress recognizing?

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Leading the evacuation of Washington, D.C., during the British invasion
Leading the evacuation of Washington, D.C., during the British invasion

Preparing the strategy for the American victory at Yorktown
Preparing the strategy for the American victory at Yorktown

Persuading France to provide military assistance to the Continental army
Persuading France to provide military assistance to the Continental army

Commanding a victory at sea against the British navy
Commanding a victory at sea against the British navy
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Put the set of events from the American Revolutionary War into chronological order.

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Winter at Valley forge
Battle of Saratoga
Battle of Yorktown
Battles of Lexington

Answer 1

Here are the answers to your questions:

Question 11: Why is the Battle of Saratoga considered a turning point in the Revolutionary War?

• The American victory convinced France to ally with the United States.

Question 12: To which of the following is Abigail Adams referring in this excerpt?

• The American victory at the Battle of Yorktown.

Question 13: What was one result of the Treaty of Paris 1783?

• Great Britain recognized the United States as an independent country.

Question 14: Which accomplishment was Congress recognizing regarding John Paul Jones?

• Commanding a victory at sea against the British navy.

Question 15: Put the set of events from the American Revolutionary War into chronological order. The correct chronological order would be:

1. Battles of Lexington
2. Battle of Saratoga
3. Winter at Valley Forge
4. Battle of Yorktown

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