The timeline suggests that the French supported the Americans during the Revolutionary War because the French were angry with Britain and wanted to support its enemies. This is inferred from the events leading up to the war, including the French and Indian War's impact on French power in North America and the continuing tensions between France and Britain.
1754
The French and Indian War breaks out in North America.
1765
Parliament passes the Stamp Act, sparking protests in the American colonies.
1773
British Parliament passes the Tea Act.
1775
Fighting breaks out at Lexington and Concord between
British soldiers and colonial minutemen.
1781
The British surrender to the Americans at Yorktown.
1750
1760
1770
1780
1790
1800
1763
The Treaty of Paris ends the war and diminishes French power in North America.
1770
British troops fire on demonstrators in the Boston Massacre, killing five.
1777
The American victory at the Battle of Saratoga is the turning point of the war.
1778
France recognizes
Americon independence.
1783
Great Britain recognizes
American independence.
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What does the timeline suggest as a reason why the French supported the Americans during the Revolutionary War?
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• The French feared that American troops would attack them unless they joined the war.
• The French hoped to overthrow the Americans and reclaim their land.
• The French believed supporting the Americans would bring them wealth.
• The French were angry with Britain and wanted to support its enemies.
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