The U.S. victory at Saratoga was especially important for which of the following reasons? *
A. It was the first U.S. victory of the American Revolution.
B. It was the result of a daring move by General Washington on Christmas night 1776.
C. It convinced France that the United States could win the war, thereby giving the United States a crucial ally.
D. It resulted in Britain’s immediate surrender and served as the final decisive battle of the war.