The Patriot victory at Saratoga<span> is often seen as the </span>turning point in the war<span>. Not only did it renew the morale of the American public, but it convinced potential foreign partners, such as France, that American could win the </span>war<span>, and that it might be in their best interests to send aid.</span>
Like the activists of the African American civil rights groups, their goal was complete racial equality. The main difference between the two movements was that some supporters of Black Power were prepared to use violent methods to achieve these goals.
