Why was the battle of saratoga a major turning point in the revolutionary war?
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the patriots' naval blockade cut off british reinforcements.
o. b. the patriots' victory persuaded the french to form an alliance.
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c. the patriots' advance forced the british fretreat from new england.
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d. the patriots' guerrilla-style tactics kept british forces divided in the south.

B. The patriots' victory persuaded the French to form an alliance.

Explanation:

Battle of Saragota was fought in 1777, it was one of the main battles of American Revolution and is considered to be the major turning point in the American revolution. Battle of Freeman's Farm and Bemis Heights were two engagements of the Battle of Saragota.  Horatio Gates was the general of the american forces and John Burgoyne led the British forces, he surrendered on October 17 with 6,000 British soldiers.  

The American victory convinced France and other countries to help it against British and give recognition to US.

the answer is 1.. i think

the name of the theory is landmass theory.