Question

Why was the Battle of Saratoga an important victory for the Americans?

Answer 1

“the success at Saratoga gave France the confidence in the American cause to enter the war as an American ally. Later American successes owed a great deal to French aid in the form of financial and military assistance.”-Ushistory.org

Answer 2

The battle of Saratoga was the turning point of the revolutionary war, British and Hessian troops surrendered their arms... Hope this helps