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Why was the Battle of Saratoga a turning point in the war?

A. It was a draw, but showed the colonists could stand their ground.
B. The British realized their northern strategy had failed.
C. The French decided to help the British.
D. It forced the British to abandon their southern strategy.

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im in the belief the answer is A. because the british thought we were a weak and scattered force.
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