THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION 1775 1783
AMERICAN REVOLUTION SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC IMPACT
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Many nations hoped that the Patriots would win and control all of the Americas.
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Many nations believed in fighting for democracy and thus helped the Patriots.
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Some of the nations were enemies of the British and wanted them defeated.
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Some nations feared that the conflict would spread to other European countries.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Common Enemy-Britain had become the major power in Europe and the rest of the world. Countries such as France and Spain saw Britain as their enemy. By aiding the Americans they were also hurting their enemy.
Detailed explanation-2: -Motivated by their desire to humiliate the British, the French provided the necessary support that made American victory a possibility. This support came in many forms – covert supply of war materiel, individual volunteers, diplomatic support in Europe, and eventually a full-fledged military alliance.
Detailed explanation-3: -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-4: -Isolationists believed that World War II was ultimately a dispute between foreign nations and that the United States had no good reason to get involved. The best policy, they claimed, was for the United States to build up its own defenses and avoid antagonizing either side.