Question

The Battle of Saratoga was a turning point in the American Revolution because it invalidated the use of dragoons by the British Army.

True or False

Answer 1

The Battle of Saratoga was a turning point in the American Revolution because it invalidated the use of dragoons by the British Army. is false

Answer 2

The statement is false. The Battle of Saratoga was a turning point in the American Revolution because it unleashed French participation in the war.

Step-by-step explanation:

The Battle of Saratoga was a major battle during the American Revolution that took place in the fall of 1777. The battle took place in Saratoga County in New York. The battle was rather a sequence of a series of skirmishes, the most important of which were the Battle of Freeman's Farm on September 19, 1777 and the Battle of Bemis Heights on October 7, 1777. The Americans were led by Horatio Gates and the British by John Burgoyne. After the Battle of Bemis Heights, Burgoyne surrendered on 17 October 1777. The battle is considered a turning point in the revolution. Afterwards, France decided to recognize the United States and join it against the British.