Most importantly, the victory convinced France to join the war on the American side. France had been secretly sending supplies to the Americans, but they did not want to join a losing cause. After Saratoga, King Louis XVI of France agreed to a formal alliance. The French sent money, thousands of soldiers, and their powerful navy. The French navy would later trap the British army at Yorktown, leading to the final American victory in 1781.
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The Turning Point: How the Battle of Saratoga Changed the American Revolution
Most importantly, the victory convinced France to join the war on the American side. France had been secretly sending supplies to the Americans, but they did not want to join a losing cause. After Saratoga, King Louis XVI of France agreed to a formal alliance. The French sent money, thousands of soldiers, and their powerful navy. The French navy would later trap the British army at Yorktown, leading to the final American victory in 1781.
[Your Name] Class: 8th Grade Social Studies Date: [Current Date] Teacher: [Teacher's Name] Via: Class Weebly Page
The Turning Point: How the Battle of Saratoga Changed the American Revolution