Question

Use the chart to answer the question. Which battle is considered a turning point in the war? Date Battle Result April 19, 1775 Lexington-Concord Began the Revolution December 26, 1776 Trenton Washington captured the Hessian forces stationed here with minimum casualties. September 11, 1777 Brandywine British victory drove Washington and army to Philadelphia. September 19, 1777 Saratoga (Freeman's Farm) Burgoyne gained control of the farm for the British but suffered significant casualties. October 7, 1777 Saratoga British forces surrendered to the Americans, which was a turning point of the war. June 8, 1778 Monmouth Courthouse Americans won and prevented more troops from joining the British in Philadelphia. September 28, 1781 Siege of Yorktown Americans, supported by the French, defeated British and won the war.

Answer 1

The correct answer is the Battle of Saratoga.

The Battle of Saratoga, which took place in October of 1777, was considered a turning point for multiple reasons. For one, it was one of the first times that the American colonists were able to get the British military to surrender. Another reason why it is a turning point is this battle showed France that the American colonists actually had a shot at defeating the British. After this battle, the French send support to the American colonists. This support from the French is critical to the success of the American colonists in the Revolutionary War.