Question

Why was Saratoga an important battle

Answer 1

It was a crucial victory for the Patriots during the American Revolution and is considered the turning point of the Revolutionary War.

Answer 2

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.