why was the battle of saratoga important?

Answer 1

The Battle of Saratoga in September of 1777 was a major victory for the American forces and a turning point of the war.

http://www.kidport.com/RefLib/UsaHistory/AmericanRevolution/Saratoga.htm

The Battle of Saratoga in September and October 1777 was a decisive American victory that was to result in France entering the conflict on behalf of the Americans during the American Revolutionary War.

The capture of an entire British Army secured the northern American states from further attacks out of Canada and prevented New England from being isolated. It emboldened France to join the war on behalf of the Americans.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Saratoga

Answer 2

well for 1 it showed the french we know what were doing so basicly they joined us cuz they now saw we know how to fight with the frenches help (since they gave us weapons supplies and troops traings etc.) we were able to win the war

many people say this was the turning point in the war

the capture of an ENTIRE british army this secured the northern states from being attacked by canada

Answer 3

first victory for america against the british and in 1777 the french needed a sign that maybe the us could win and with the results of that battle france entered on our side by poviding some naval help

Answer 4

it turned the whole war around in our favor...........it boosted moral and we needed that....and like the french totally joined us cuz we kicked butt on that battle

Answer 5

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Answer 6

that was the battle that the Americans lost because Benedict Arnold gave the battle plans to Cornwallis.

Jesus H Christ, you ever heard of wikipedia?

Answer 7

because it was