Question

What encouraged the French to join the colonists in the American Revolution?
Responses

the American victory in the Battle of Saratoga
the American victory in the Battle of Saratoga

a petition by the Continental Congress
a petition by the Continental Congress

an enormous sum of money
an enormous sum of money

a trade agreement with the colonies

Answers

GPT-4o mini
The primary event that encouraged the French to join the colonists in the American Revolution was **the American victory in the Battle of Saratoga**. This victory proved that the American forces could potentially defeat the British, which prompted France to support the colonies both militarily and financially.