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France hated Brittan and Brittan was already fighting in other parts of Europe so they were weak. When the Americans asked for help, the French saw this as a way to attack Brittan and cause them to lose a war they couldn't afford to lose.

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american help in gaining territory in the caribbean

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The French had been battling the British and this was another way of sticking it to them by helping the Americans gain their independence.

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Because the Americans lacked the essential skills, weapons, troops and ships to engage the British in successful warfare.

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America needed an ally.

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