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One of the main reasons France supported the Patriots in the Revolutionary War was because of France's long standing rival with Britain and France most likely saw it a good opportunity to strike an alliance with a forming nation. More on the subject can probably be found in any American History book.

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They sent supplies and, after the victory at Saratoga, sent military support. France also blocked the British Ports of supplies forcing the British to eventually surrender due to starvation.

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