why was the battle of saratoga the turning point of the war?

Answer 1

The American victory at Saratoga was an extremely important one. It ended the British plan to separate New England from the other colonies. It also showed European nations that the new country might really be able to win its revolutionary war. This was something that France, especially, had wanted ever since being defeated by the British earlier in the French and Indian War.

The French government had been supplying the Americans secretly through the work of America's minister to France, Benjamin Franklin. Franklin was popular with the French people and with French government officials. He helped gain French sympathy for the American cause.

After the American victory at Saratoga, the French decided to enter the war on the American side. The government recognized American independence. The two nations signed military and political treaties. France and Britain were at war once again. The British immediately sent a message to America's Continental Congress. They offered to change everything so relations would be as they had been in 1773. The Americans rejected the offer. The war would be fought to the end.

In 1779 Spain entered the war against the British. And the next year, the British were also fighting the Dutch to stop their trade with America. The French sent gunpowder, soldiers, officers, and ships to the Americans. However, neither side made much progress in the war for the next two years.

Answer 2

The battle of Saratoga was the turning pt. of the Revolutionary war in Sept. and Oct. of 1777 because U.S. forces captured the entire British army and prevented further English attacks from Canada on the northern states. Furthermore, this victory enboldened France to side with the Americans and declare war on England. I hope you get an A.

Answer 3

I am absolutely certain that it was the Battle of Gettysburg that was the real turning point of the war. You can bank on it.

Answer 4

If i can recall correctly, it was bcause of this battle France joined in the war. You can read more about it here: