The American Revolution

AP US History· difficulty 4/5

The 1777 campaign depicted is significant primarily because:

A
$It allowed Britain to capture Philadelphia and end the rebellion$
B
$American victory at Saratoga persuaded France to enter the war as an ally$
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C
$It led to the immediate British surrender at Yorktown$
D
$It reunited British forces and severed New England from the South$

Explanation

Burgoyne's surrender at Saratoga convinced France that the Americans could win, leading to the 1778 alliance that proved decisive.

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