Why did the battle of saragota mark a turning point in the war

because we were always losing and for the first time the americans won a major battle

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America began a victory streak and gained an alliance with France.

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In the battle of Saratoga of 1777, Americans needed aid and asked to form an alliance with France. But the French king was uncertain if they would win. Britain wanted to capture the Hudson river to cut off American communications. They met with Indian natives and fought the American army. Americans captured most of the British army and claimed a victory. It caused many more victories and convinced France to ally with the Americans.

it provided for selection of government employees through competitive examinations. it also made it unlawful to fire or demote covered employees for political reasons or to require them to give political service or payment, and it set up a civil service commission to enforce the law.

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letter a is the answer