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Q: What event convinced the french to support the colonies in the war against the British?
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How did committees of correspondence fuel resistance to British rule?

They were formed by local governments throughout the Thirteen Colonies before the American Revolution. They rallied support for common causes and established plans of collective action against the British Crown. These committees helped to fuel the alliance between the Thirteen Colonies against British Rule.


Did the north and south colonies fight against each other in the Revolutionary war?

No, there was no direct conflict between the colonies. However, in the area around New York City and northern New Jersey, there was a great deal of support for the British. Most Americans in these areas continued to sell food and other supplies to the British armies and some citizens joined pro-British militias.


Why was british defeat at saratoga important?

During the American Revolutionary War, the 1777 defeat of the British at Saratoga (through a succession of battles) was important for two reasons. First, it secured the northern border of the colonies against British excursions. Second, it convinced European powers, particularly France, to show formal (and significant) support for the Americans. European support led directly to American victory in the war as a whole.


How did children support boycotts against British goods?

By fighting


Why did the british believe that tax and trade laws were fair?

The British believed that taxes were fair because the British gave them safety, so they taxed the colonies for a way to repay them. I think....

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What famous American convinced Casimir Pulaski to support the colonies against England in their fight for freedom during the American Revolution?

George Washington


How did committees of correspondence fuel resistance to British rule?

They were formed by local governments throughout the Thirteen Colonies before the American Revolution. They rallied support for common causes and established plans of collective action against the British Crown. These committees helped to fuel the alliance between the Thirteen Colonies against British Rule.


How did Thomas Paine use the power of words to help the colonies become a new country?

Thomas Paine convinced the colonies that it is their time to rebel against the British by writing a pamphlet called COMMON SENSE. 2. He used his words to persuade colonists to support the declaration of independence, and therefore support the revolution. This question is stated very odd, and seems like it phrased like Thomas Paine's "Common Sense" was the sole catalyst for the revolution.


What finally convinced France to Support the colonies?

Assuming you mean the American Colonies against England: France and England had previous tension with each other (hence the French and Indian war, where France hired the Native Americans to attack English settlers in the American Colonies) so, when the Americas told France of their endeavours and convinced them that they were a substantial force, France hopped on board seeing an opportunity to attack England.


Why did not Sir Charles Tupper support confedration?

no he was not against confederation. Because he had convinced them to join.


Which side did the settlers of the original 13 colonies support?

the british


Who did the thirteen colonies support during the Seven Years War?

The colonies supported the British, since British involvement in the war was actually about protecting its colonies from their French adversaries.


Why was Benjamin Franklin a Revolutionary hero?

He was the colonies' ambassador to France and convinced the French government to fight alongside the Americans against the British. He published pro-American books and a newspaper. He served on the Continental Congress. He was instrumental in the planning of our system of government. He was one of the Founding Fathers and one of the American representatives signing the Treaty of Versailles. He was respected by everyone and his huge decision to support the colonies in the pursuit of independence was incredible.


Did the north and south colonies fight against each other in the Revolutionary war?

No, there was no direct conflict between the colonies. However, in the area around New York City and northern New Jersey, there was a great deal of support for the British. Most Americans in these areas continued to sell food and other supplies to the British armies and some citizens joined pro-British militias.


Why was british defeat at saratoga important?

During the American Revolutionary War, the 1777 defeat of the British at Saratoga (through a succession of battles) was important for two reasons. First, it secured the northern border of the colonies against British excursions. Second, it convinced European powers, particularly France, to show formal (and significant) support for the Americans. European support led directly to American victory in the war as a whole.


Why was slavery introduced to the britsh colonies?

Slavery was introduced to the British colonies to support the labor-intensive cultivation of crops.


Which colony did George Etienne Cartier support?

British North American Colonies