Why did the French help the US in the Revolutionary War?

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

american help in gaining territory in the caribbean

Answer 3

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

Answer 4

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

Answer 5

America needed an ally.