EMERGENCE OF USA
HOW DID THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION INFLUENCE THE FRENCH REVOLUTION
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France entered the war on America’s side.
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The British had a weak army.
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The Americans had advanced weaponry.
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Still smarting from its defeat in the Seven Years’ War and loss of colonies worldwide, including much of Canada, France saw America’s rebellion as an opportunity for revenge-and to re-establish part of its own empire at British expense.
Detailed explanation-2: -American victory over the British in the Battle of Saratoga convinced the French that the Americans were committed to independence and worthy partners to a formal alliance. Over the course of the war, France contributed an estimated 12, 000 soldiers and 32, 000 sailors to the American war effort.
Detailed explanation-3: -The American Revolution was principally caused by colonial opposition to British attempts to impose greater control over the colonies and to make them repay the crown for its defense of them during the French and Indian War (1754–63).