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Why was the battle of Saratoga a turning point in the revolutionary war

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It convinced other nations so they can think that they can gain independence from the world, just like the United States did. This was why Saratoga was a turning point in the Revolutionary War. The first gunshots in Concord and Lexington were called "the gunshots heard around the world."

Thus, this led to more countries gaining their freedom from leading countries in the world. Hope this helps!

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The main reason why the battle of Saratoga was a turning point in the revolutionary war is because the American victory convinced foreign nations such as France that America actually had a shot at winning the world, which increased international support and financing. 
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