4. Why was the Battle of Saratoga a turning point in the war?
A. The French decided to help the British.
B. It was a draw, but showed the colonists could stand their ground.
C. It forced the British to abandon their southern strategy.
D. The British realized their northern strategy had faile
The Patriot victory at Saratoga is often seen as the turning point in the war.
Not only did it renew the morale of the American public, but it
convinced potential foreign partners, such as France, that American
could win the war
