Back in the 1700's in the Colonies, yes.
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some were trading partners with Great Britain
To oppose Russian territorial claims in Asia
It helped the French economy, which strengthened Napoleon's army.
It helped the French economy, which strengthened Napoleon's army.
It helped the French economy, which strengthened Napoleon's army.
it increased the demand for British goods in Europe
Thomas Jefferson
It helped the French economy, which strengthened Napoleon's army.
Ben Franklin thought it was unfair to patriots that Britain had complete rule over them, so he became a patriot. The rise of a patriot Benjamin Franklin used his brilliant mind in helping prepare for war and to persuade the various patriot leaders and colonies to unite against England. He had great influence in France and gained necessary military and monetary aid from there, which tipped the scales in favor of the colonies.
A patriot is a person who wholly supports his country and who is ready to protect it from any form of aggression. A patriot is also an American colonist who supported and fought for the right to independence from Britain.