The two victories that were turning points in the Revolutionary War were the Battle of Trenton and the Battle of Saratoga, both these battles showed that the American forces could go toe to toe against the British army and hold there own. The Battle of Trenton was an American victory that came after many crushing defeats. The Battle of Saratoga was the first American victory over a major British force. The Battle of Saratoga would also secure the French alliance to help the colonies in the war. The Battle of Trenton and the Battle of Saratoga proved that the colonist could fight back and hold there own and help convince the French to help the colonist. The Battle of Saratoga was a great victory, but the Battle of Trenton was a much needed
