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Under the leadership of Benedict Arnold, the continental army and the New England militia rallied together at in October 1777 and prevented British General Burgoyne’s troops from breaking through and forcing them to turn back; as a result of this victory, the French joined the colonists in the war against Britain.

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Under the leadership of Benedict Arnold, the continental army and the New England militia rallied together at Saratoga in October 1777 and prevented British General Burgoyne’s troops from breaking through and forcing them to turn back; as a result of this victory, the French joined the colonists in the war against Britain.

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The outcome of the Saratoga battle left the Continental Army in a better position.

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