USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -In 1779, Spain signed the Treaty of Aranjuez with France, agreeing to support the French in their war against Great Britain (as part of the American Revolutionary War) in return – assuming a victory – for several former Spanish territories then under British and French control.

Detailed explanation-2: -The British suffered another blow in 1779 when Spain entered the war as a French ally. The Spanish also wanted to weaken the British, but they feared that American independence would inspire their own colonists to rebel against Spanish rule.

Detailed explanation-3: -The primary allies were France, Spain, and the Netherlands with France giving the most support. Why did they want to help colonists? European nations had a number of reasons why they aided the American colonies against Britain.

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: -The French accepted these terms and on April 12, 1779, Floridablanca and French ambassador Armand Marc, Count of Montmorin, signed the Treaty of Aranjuez, effectively bringing Spain into the American Revolutionary War. Spain finalized this treaty and declared war against Great Britain on June 21, 1779.