WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -Aftermath. 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-3: -France provided crucial military support and legitimate recognition of American independence, which strengthened the Americans militarily and politically. The French military intervened at the Battle of Saratoga, effectively saving Americans from decimation at the hands of the British.

Detailed explanation-4: -However, after the Battles of Saratoga were conclusively won by the colonists, France realized that the Americans had the hope of winning the war, and began fully aiding the colonists by sending soldiers, donations, loans, military arms, and supplies.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Battle of Saratoga fought in two stages on September 19 and October 7, 1777, proved to be a turning point in the American struggle for independence. It also had a direct impact on the career of General George Washington.