The battle of Saratoga was a turning point in the Revolutionary War because it convinced foreign powers (France, Spain) that Americans had a shot at winning the war; this in turn prompted these foreign powers to aid the Americans in the war. This is important because the Americans likely would not have won the war had it not been for the aid of the French.
<h3><em><u>Hundreds of thousands of Americans traveled westward during the migration of the 1840s and 1850s. Pioneers had a choice of trails, but none was easy. The Oregon Trail alone claimed some 34,000 lives—most from accidents or cholera. About one grave was dug for every hundred yards. The biggest fear was not finishing the journey before winter with its deadly storms. Those who were successful could claim inexpensive, fertile land and had an excellent chance of carving out a good life for themselves</u></em></h3>
The first branch is the Executive branch. Its primary function is to carry out or execute the laws made by the Legislature or the Constitution. It also must administer the daily affairs of the state.
