Which battle marked a turning point for colonists during the Revolutionary War?

The Battle of Saratoga in 1777 was a major American victory and is often called a turning point in the Revolutionary War. It convinced France that the colonists could defeat the British, leading France to formally join the war as an ally. Yorktown was the decisive final victory, but Saratoga marked the crucial shift in support for the colonists.

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