Why was it in France's best interest to support the American Revolution against the British Crown?
Choose All That Apply
A. The French did not involve themselves in the American revolution.
B. The French had lost the French and Indian War against Britain.
C. The French could find a new Allie with colonies against Britain.
D. It was not in France's best interest.
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Answer:
Explanation:
France bitterly resented its loss in the Seven Years' War and sought revenge. It also wanted to strategically weaken Britain. Following the Declaration of Independence, the American Revolution was well received by both the general population and the aristocracy in France
Answer:
B. The French had lost the French and Indian war against Britain.
C. The French could find a new Allie with colonists against Britain.
Explanation:
(B): Why did France, Spain, and the Dutch Republic help the American colonists win their independence from Great Britain? These nations were eager to gain revenge for earlier defeats at the hands of the British.
(C): The primary ally for the American colonies was France. ... French soldiers helped to reinforce the continental army at the final battle of Yorktown in 1781. The Spanish. The Spanish also sent supplies to the colonies during the Revolutionary War.