USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The Netherlands and Spain later joined as allies of France; Britain had no European allies. The French alliance was possible once the Americans captured a British invasion army at Saratoga in October 1777, demonstrating the viability of the American cause.

Detailed explanation-2: -Spain, through its alliance with France and as part of its conflict with Britain, played a role in the independence of the United States. Spain declared war on Britain as an ally of France, itself an ally of the American colonies.

Detailed explanation-3: -Who helped the Americans in the revolution? A number of European countries assisted the American colonists. The primary allies were France, Spain, and the Netherlands with France giving the most support. Why did they want to help colonists?

Detailed explanation-4: -With the outbreak of the American Revolution in 1775, France and Spain saw an opportunity to capitalize on the misfortunes of their rival Britain. France hoped to replace Britain as our trading partner and Spain hoped to regain lost territory.

Detailed explanation-5: -Spain played a signal role in the American Revolution as a supply source for munitions and other material for the Americans. After 1779, Spain’s military forces won significant victories against Great Britain, thereby helping to bring the war towards a conclusive defeat of the British.