Fighting the Revolutionary War

Question 7 • 8th Grade US History & Geography A

Which of the following best summarizes the development of France’s relationship with the Continental army?

Answer

France signed a formal alliance with the Continental army and provided aid but later withdrew it following losses.

France provided aid from the beginning of the war and signed a formal alliance with the Continental army but did not think the colonists could win.

France did not think the colonists could win, but after victories by the Continental army, France provided aid and signed a formal alliance.

France provided aid to the Continental army from the beginning of the war but later withdrew the aid before signing a formal alliance.

Explanation

France initially doubted that the colonists could defeat Britain and was cautious about openly supporting them. After the Continental Army’s victory at Saratoga in 1777, France began providing military aid and signed a formal alliance with the United States in 1778. Thus, choice C best describes how France’s relationship developed.

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