THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION 1775 1783
AMERICAN REVOLUTION SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC IMPACT
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It was the first colonial military victory of the American Revolution.
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It was the result of a daring move by General Washington on Christmas night 1776.
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It convinced France that the colonies could win the war, giving them a crucial ally.
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It resulted in Britain’s immediate surrender and served as the final decisive battle of war
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Detailed explanation-1: -Saratoga provided the French with the confidence to sign treaties of alliance and trade with the Americans and join the war against the British. The new allies agreed they would continue the war until the colonies were independent, and neither would make a separate peace with Britain.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Battle of Saratoga was a turning point in the Revolutionary War. The American defeat of the superior British army lifted patriot morale, furthered the hope for independence, and helped to secure the foreign support needed to win the war.
Detailed explanation-3: -It was very important because it convinced the French to give the U.S. military support. It lifted American spirits, ended the British threat in New England by taking control of the Hudson River, and, most importantly, showed the French that the Americans had the potential to beat their enemy, Great Britain.
Detailed explanation-4: -Which of the following best describes the importance of the victory at the Battle of Saratoga? The American’s victory at the Battle of Saratoga was the turning point in America’s fight for independence.