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War of Independence — Quiz

Question 5 • United States History and Geography

Why were the Battles of Saratoga and Yorktown important?

Answer
A
They were huge setbacks for colonial forces in the Revolutionary War.
B
They marked the official beginning of the Revolutionary War.
C
They helped bring about a colonial victory in the Revolutionary War.
D
They prompted France to send their first troops to help the colonists.

Explanation

Both battles helped the colonists win the Revolutionary War. The American victory at Saratoga was a turning point that encouraged France to support the colonists, and the victory at Yorktown forced a major British army to surrender. Together, these events helped bring about colonial victory, making D the correct choice.

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