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French Revolution & Napoleon (Grey History)
Joint Episode - French Intervention in the American Revolutionary War
May 7, 2023
Exploring the reasons behind the French involvement in the American Revolutionary War, connections between the French Revolution and the American Revolution, France's motivations for intervening, the role of the French army, diversions faced by Britain, outcomes of the Treaty of Paris, and the debates surrounding American involvement in the French Revolution.
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- French intervention in the American Revolutionary War was motivated by protecting colonial interests, weakening Britain, and supporting liberty and equality.
- French assistance, including supplies, money, and troops, played a crucial role in the American Revolutionary War.
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French intervention in the American Revolutionary War
France's involvement in the American Revolutionary War was motivated by a combination of factors, including protecting French colonial interests, weakening their long-time rival Britain, and supporting the cause of liberty and equality. Initially providing covert aid to the revolutionaries, France later declared a formal alliance with the American colonies and sent supplies, money, and troops to support the American cause. French assistance, including substantial amounts of gunpowder, arms, and financial aid, played a crucial role in the American Revolutionary War. French volunteers, such as Marquis de Lafayette, also joined the Continental Army and contributed to key battles. France's involvement in the war added to the overall pressure on Britain, ultimately leading to the American victory and the independence of the United States. After the war, France's territorial claims were not extensively regained, but their intervention in the conflict significantly weakened their rival and ensured a favorable outcome for the American colonies.
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