WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -In 1776, the Continental Congress sent diplomats Benjamin Franklin, Silas Deane, and Arthur Lee to secure a formal alliance with France . 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.

Detailed explanation-2: -Impressed by the Patriots’ resistance to Britain, France signs a formal Treaty of Alliance with the Americans and the balance of the war tips in their favor. The Spanish and Dutch later provide support to the Americans as well, hoping to weaken British domination in Europe. 1.

Detailed explanation-3: -France provided crucial military support and legitimate recognition of American independence, which strengthened the Americans militarily and politically. The French military intervened at the Battle of Saratoga, effectively saving Americans from decimation at the hands of the British.

Detailed explanation-4: -Aftermath. The American victory in the Battles of Saratoga helped persuade the French to recognize American independence and to openly provide military assistance. It also increased Gates’s popularity-so much so that he was being considered to replace George Washington as commander-in-chief of the Continental Army.

Detailed explanation-5: -French field guns also played a critical role in a decisive triumph that forced the historic surrender of British General John Burgoyne and his entire army. The stunning success at Saratoga gave Franklin what he had been pleading for-explicit French support in the war.