What role did the local population play during the Saratoga campaign?
  • They provided intelligence and support to the Americans
What was the attitude of the French government towards the American cause before Saratoga?
  • They were secretly supportive
What did the American victory at Saratoga prove about colonial forces?
  • They were capable of organized military strategy
What was the significance of the “Turning Point” label given to Saratoga?
  • It shifted international support to the Americans