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Why was the American victory in the Battle of Saratoga a turning point in the Revolutionary War?

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The Patriot victory at Saratoga is often seen as the turning point in the war. Not only did it renew the morale of the American public, but it convinced potential foreign partners, such as France, that American could win the war, and that it might be in their best interests to send aid.
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