sep 19, 1777 - Battle of Saratoga
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Fought in Saratoga, located in upstate New York, it was the turning point of the war because the Americans had been losing to the British, this victory caused France and other European powers to enter the war against Britain. The aid of France was especially important because it gave a better navy, more soldiers, and generals to the americans.
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The Path to the Revolution, 1763-1776
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