<P> The British had taken Philadelphia in 1777 , but American victory at the Battle of Saratoga brought back hope to the Patriots and enthusiasm in France . The army of Burgoyne surrendered to American forces after Saratoga and France realized that the United States could be victorious . The king directed Vergennes to negotiate an alliance with the Americans . </P>
<P> The British had taken Philadelphia in 1777 , but American victory at the Battle of Saratoga brought back hope to the Patriots and enthusiasm in France . The army of Burgoyne surrendered to American forces after Saratoga and France realized that the United States could be victorious . The king directed Vergennes to negotiate an alliance with the Americans . </P>
what country decided to support america because of the victory at saratoga
what country decided to support america because of the victory at saratoga
France
France