Why was the Battle of Saratoga a major turning point in the Revolutionary War? (1 point)

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The patriots' naval blockade cut off British reinforcements.
The patriots' naval blockade cut off British reinforcements.

The patriots' victory persuaded the French to form an alliance.
The patriots' victory persuaded the French to form an alliance.

The patriots' advance forced the British to retreat from New England.
The patriots' advance forced the British to retreat from New England.

The patriots' guerrilla-style tactics kept British forces divided in the South.
The patriots' guerrilla-style tactics kept British forces divided in the South.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

The patriots' victory persuaded the French to form an alliance.

The Battle of Saratoga was a major turning point in the Revolutionary War primarily because it demonstrated the ability of the American forces to defeat the British army, which helped convince France to support the American cause with military aid and formal recognition of American independence.