Discuss some of the key turning points in the Revolutionary War and how they changed the direction of the war.

There were several key points in the Revolutionary War. One key point was the Battle of Saratoga. The British had hoped to isolate the New England colonies from the rest of the colonies by winning at Saratoga. For various reasons, the British were unable to win this battle. This gave hope to the colonists that they could fight with the British and win important battles. It also sent a signal to England’s rivals, France and...

There were several key points in the Revolutionary War. One key point was the Battle of Saratoga. The British had hoped to isolate the New England colonies from the rest of the colonies by winning at Saratoga. For various reasons, the British were unable to win this battle. This gave hope to the colonists that they could fight with the British and win important battles. It also sent a signal to England’s rivals, France and Spain, that the colonists had a real chance to win the Revolutionary War. The French and Spanish began to help the colonists after their victory at Saratoga. For example, they sent the colonists supplies and money.

Another key moment was the colonial victory at Yorktown. With help from the French navy, General Washington was able to surround the British at Yorktown. When General Cornwallis realized he was surrounded and had no way out of Yorktown, he surrendered. This victory brought the Revolutionary War to an end.