A key consequence of the Battle of Saratoga in October 1777 was

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Question 15 options:

a) General Washington's decision to retreat to Valley Forge for the winter.

b) the adoption of the Declaration of Independence by the Continental Congress.

c) the immediate surrender of all British troops to the Continental army.

d) France becoming an ally to the United States.

e) British commanders taking the war into the heart of New England for the first time.
Question 16 (1 point)

Answer 1

The correct answer to the key consequence of the Battle of Saratoga in October 1777 is:

**d) France becoming an ally to the United States.**

The Battle of Saratoga was a significant turning point in the American Revolution as it convinced France that the American cause was worth supporting. This led to France forming a military alliance with the United States, providing crucial support that was instrumental in achieving American independence.