Which American Revolutionary War victory is often called a major turning point because it helped bring France into the war?

The Battles of Saratoga are often called a major turning point because the American victory helped bring France into the Revolutionary War.

The two battles occurred near Saratoga, New York, on September 19 and October 7, 1777. American forces led by General Horatio Gates defeated British forces commanded by General John Burgoyne, whose army surrendered on October 17.

The victory demonstrated that the Continental Army could defeat a major British force. It encouraged France to enter the war openly as an American ally in 1778, providing troops, naval power, money, and supplies. Saratoga is sometimes described as a single battle, but the campaign included two principal engagements. Its significance lies not only in the battlefield result but also in the international support that followed.