The French and the British had a long history. Once the French saw at Saratoga that the colonies actually stood a chance, they realized it was a good opportunity to stick it to the British, so they joined in.
France sent over 12,000 soldiers and 32,000 sailors to aid America during the American Revolution.
After the American victory at the Battle of Saratoga.
During the American revolution
American seaborne forces during the Revolution consisted of armed ships from
France took a very active roll in supporting the American colonists during the American Revolution. France had a long-term rivalry with England, so when America fought against England for independence, France naturally aligned with the Americans.
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France had to give up their land in the America
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England, America, Spain, and France
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