Question

.Why did the Patriots win at Saratoga?

Answer 1

This was the greatest patriot victory of the Revolutionary War and when news of the battle reached Paris, the French King immediately recognized American Independence and entered into an alliance with the Americans. This was to help to turn the war decisively in favor of the Patriots.

Answer 2

Despite being overcome during the Battle of Freeman's Farm, the Continental Army persevered and won a decisive victory at the Battle of Saratoga. They decimated Burgoyne's troops, cut off supply routes, and Burgoyne never received his promised and desperately needed reinforcements.