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Why did the Americans seek help from the French during the American Revolution?
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∙ 13y ago
They had just completed the Seven Years Wars with the United Kingdom and were still bearing a grudge about their defeat. That meant that they would gladly aid anyone who might be able to inflict damage on the UK. After the Battle of Saratoga it appeared that these former British Colonials just might have a chance so King Louis XVI determined that the Enemy of his Enemy was his Friend and formally allied France with the US. It was an expensive task to undertake, but he was committed.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoThe french did not want our help we wanted theirs we were without a navy and the french promised one that and the french wanted to get at the English who were in America also they were also bitter rivals
The French Revolution, not the American Revolution.
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∙ 13y agoFrance had military material, arms, munitions, a standing professional Army and a respected Navy. It had a very long history of fighting against the United Kingdom for centuries. The Continental Army was desperate for aid. The Americans did not own a single ship of the line or armed merchantman. France answered the call and provided what was needed. After the British defeat at Saratoga France openly allied itself with what would become the United States.
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∙ 13y agoI think it was because the french was on our side!? MAYBE...
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They accepted French help during the American Revolution.
What was the Native Americans' Role in the American Revolution?
They were exploited by the British and the French in both the French and Indian War and during the Revolution. The lost much and gained nothing for their efforts.
What did the Americans do during the American revolution?
The Americans fought for thier freedom during the American Revolutionary war.
What two locations did African Americans settle during the American Revolution?
what two location did african american settle during the american revolution
Were America and Russia allies in the American Revolution?
The USA and Russia were allies during WWII, but NOT during the American Revolution, no.
What was the primary reason for the French aid during the American Revolution?
The French appreciated the problems that the Americans were causing to their enemy, the British.
What did the Americans do to help double the French debt between 1770 and 1780?
They accepted French help during the American Revolution.
How did french citizens react to the Americans invading the Ohio frontier during the American revolution?
The French citizens did not like that the Americans were invading the Ohio frontier. However, they ultimately surrendered to the American forces.
Who allied with the Americans during the revolution?
The French
What was the Native Americans' Role in the American Revolution?
They were exploited by the British and the French in both the French and Indian War and during the Revolution. The lost much and gained nothing for their efforts.
Did The french revolution happen before the American Revolution?
The French Revolution happened during 1789-1799 and the American Revolution happened during 1775-1783. So the French Revolution happened before the American Revolution.
What did the Americans do during the American revolution?
The Americans fought for thier freedom during the American Revolutionary war.
Who joined the Americans during the revolution?
French and Spanish
What did Americans live in during the American revolution?
The typical American lived in small log cabins. Wealthier Americans lived in small plank plantation homes during the American Revolution.
What two locations did African Americans settle during the American Revolution?
what two location did african american settle during the american revolution
What did The French and English ships do to America during revolution?
During the American Revolution, the English ships blockaded American ports and supported the British military in their efforts to put down the rebellion. French ships were rarely in American waters, but were allied with the American in revolt against England and did no damage to America. They did bring supplies to the Americans, some troops, and participated in the final siege of Yorktown. During the French Revolution, English and French ships were not particularly concerned with the United States.
Why did the French Revolution eventually lose support in the U.S.?
Because the Americans were horrified by the violence used by the French during the revolution. They were big fans of Louis XVI because this King had sent French troups to the US to fight with the Americans during the American revolution. They couldn't believe that a nation was actually capable of killing their monarchs, women, children and thousands of people, and in a gruesome way.
