During the American Revolution, France supplied the new American government with money (gold and French Francs), soldiers, and the French Navy. After the Americans defeated the British at the Battle of Saratoga, the French realized the American colonists could defeat the British regulars, and that helping the Americans would potentially weaken their hated British rivals.
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financial and military assistance from France
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America was allies with France, who supported the Americans. The American Revolution inspired the French Revolution, but since the French Revolution was so bloody, Americans didn't openly support the French Revolution, which made the French annoyed.
At the beginning of the British French War of 1793 Thomas Jefferson was in support of France. He believed that the Americans owed their loyalties to this country because of their support during the American Revolution.
The American Revolution came first. King Louis XV who was the King in France (the one that was overthrown and sent to the guillotine during the french revolution) actually gave money to help the American cause. The Americans could not have won the war if they had not received financial & political support from France.
Colonist
He was the American Envoy to France who gained their military and financial support for the war effort.
France had a debt of $11 million because of supplies and other military service at the end of the American Revolution.
They were American clubs/groups in support of the French Revolution. They hoped to repay France for helping them in the American Revolution.
France supported the American revolution (they were already at war with England at the time).
financial and military assistance from France
While many had strong feelings to the contrary, the US maintained strict neutrality.
They were American clubs/groups in support of the French Revolution. They hoped to repay France for helping them in the American Revolution.
Benjamin Franklin went to France seeking military and economic aid.
Benjamin Franklin was sent to France at the beginning of the American Revolution to ask for help. Franklin played a crucial role in securing French support for the American cause, including military and financial aid. His diplomatic efforts were instrumental in strengthening the American position and ultimately leading to victory in the war.
During the American revolution
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