How did the French respond when the colonies defeated the British at Saratoga in the Revolutionary War?(1 point) Responses They formed an alliance with Germany to attack the British. They formed an alliance with Germany to attack the British. They were encouraged to support the patriot effort. They were encouraged to support the patriot effort. They withdrew their support of the British. They withdrew their support of the British. They supported the British in their efforts to control the colonies.

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The correct response is: They were encouraged to support the patriot effort. After the American victory at Saratoga in 1777, the French were motivated to formally ally with the American colonies against the British, which happened in 1778.