1777

The year 1777 was a significant period during the American Revolutionary War, marked by key battles and events. It saw the Battle of Saratoga, a turning point that helped secure French support for the American colonies' independence from Britain. The year also witnessed the writing of the Articles of Confederation, the first governing document for the United States. Throughout 1777, the colonies fought to establish self-rule, facing hardships but gaining crucial victories that shaped their future as an independent nation.