A black-and-white print shows General Washington shaking hands with the Marquis de Lafayette amid onlookers. The caption reads: 'The First meeting of Washington and Lafayette, Philadelphia, Aug. 3rd, 1777.'
What conclusion does this image best support?
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France formed an official alliance with America during the war.
France formed an official alliance with America during the war.
Washington gave credit for the victory at Saratoga to the French.
Washington gave credit for the victory at Saratoga to the French.
French soldiers and officers agreed to be mercenaries for America.
French soldiers and officers agreed to be mercenaries for America.
General Washington had no authority to make agreements with France.
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The best-supported conclusion from the image and caption is:
France formed an official alliance with America during the war.
This conclusion is supported by the historical context of the meeting between Washington and Lafayette, who played a significant role in the French support of the American Revolution.
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