Question

american revolution quiz
possible points: 20
\here in the autumn of 1777, american forces met, defeated and forced a major british army to surrender. this crucial american victory in the battle of
renewed patriots hopes for independence, secured essential foreign recognition and support, and forever changed the face of the world.\
-\a crucial american victory\, u. s. national park service, www.nps.gov (accessed may 17, 2012)

Explanation:

The Battle of Saratoga in 1777 was a crucial American victory in the American Revolution. It renewed hopes for independence, secured foreign recognition and support.

Answer:

Saratoga