Question

why were the battles of saratoga and yorktown important?
they prompted france to send their first troops to help the colonists.
they helped bring about a colonial victory in the revolutionary war.
they marked the official beginning of the revolutionary war.
they were huge setbacks for colonial forces in the revolutionary war.

Explanation:

• The Battle of Saratoga was a turning point as it convinced France to ally with the colonists. The Battle of Yorktown led to the surrender of British forces, effectively ending the war. So both battles helped the colonists win the Revolutionary War.
• The first option is incorrect because France sent troops after Saratoga but the main importance of both battles is the path to colonial victory. The third option is wrong as the war began with the Battles of Lexington and Concord. The fourth option is incorrect as these battles were victories for the colonists, not setbacks.

Answer:

B. They helped bring about a colonial victory in the Revolutionary War.