Question

Why was the battle of saratoga a turning point in the war?

A. The french decided to help the british

B. It was a draw, but showed the colonists could stand their ground.

C. It forced the British to abandon their southern strategy.

D. The British realized their northern strategy had failed.

Answer 1

the answer is D "The British realized their northern strategy had failed" because, in on October 17, 1777, 5,895 British and Hessian troops surrendered their arms.