Question

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, 2009) which of the following best completes this excerpt? f saratoga g concord h trenton j yorktown

Explanation:

The Battle of Saratoga in 1777 was a crucial American victory. It renewed patriots' hopes for independence, secured foreign recognition and support (like from France), and is considered a turning - point in the American Revolutionary War. The Battle of Concord (1775) was one of the first battles. The Battle of Trenton (1776) was a morale - boosting but not as internationally significant as Saratoga. The Battle of Yorktown (1781) was later and more about the surrender of Cornwallis leading to the end of major fighting.

Answer:

F. Saratoga