WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The Battle of Saratoga was a turning point in the American Revolution. It gave the Patriots a major morale boost and persuaded the French, Spanish and Dutch to join their cause against a mutual rival.

Detailed explanation-2: -American victory. One of the most decisive American battles of the Revolutionary War, Saratoga ended British general John Burgoyne’s attempt to control the Hudson River Valley.

Detailed explanation-3: -The American victory in the Battles of Saratoga helped persuade the French to recognize American independence and to openly provide military assistance. It also increased Gates’s popularity-so much so that he was being considered to replace George Washington as commander-in-chief of the Continental Army.

Detailed explanation-4: -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-5: -The field commanders and men universally credited Arnold for their success. Almost all the troops involved were from Arnold’s command and Arnold was the one directing the battle while Gates sat in his tent.