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Why was the American victory at the Battle of Saratoga a turning point in the American Revolution?
A.
It was the first victory after the harsh winter at Valley Forge.
B.
It convinced the British Parliament to stop paying for the war.
C.
It was the first victory for Washington's Continental Army.
D.
It convinced the French to enter the war on the American side.
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D. It convinced the French to enter the war on the American side.
The American victory at Saratoga (October 1777) demonstrated that the Americans could defeat a major British army. That success persuaded France to recognize American independence and join as an open ally (Treaty of Alliance, 1778), providing vital military aid, supplies, and a navy — a decisive shift in the balance of power.
The American victory at Saratoga (October 1777) demonstrated that the Americans could defeat a major British army. That success persuaded France to recognize American independence and join as an open ally (Treaty of Alliance, 1778), providing vital military aid, supplies, and a navy — a decisive shift in the balance of power.
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