The French and Indian War breaks out in North Americo.
1765
Parliament passes the Stamp Act, sparking protests in the American colonies.
1775
British Parliament passes the Tea Act
Fighting breaks out ot Lexington and Concord between British soldiers and colonial minutemen.
1781
The British surrender to the Americons of Yorktown.
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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 of the Battle of Saratoga is the turning point of the wor
1778
France recognizes American independence.
1783
Great Britain recognizes American Independence.
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1773
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 were angry with Britain and wanted to support its enemies
The French hoped to overthrow the Americans and reclaim their land
The French believed supporting the Americans would bring them wealth
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The timeline suggests that the reason why the French supported the Americans during the Revolutionary War is:
The French were angry with Britain and wanted to support its enemies.
This is supported by the events leading up to the war, such as the French and Indian War and the tensions between Britain and its colonies, which likely fueled French animosity towards Britain.
