How did the French respond when the colonies defeated the British at Saratoga in the Revolutionary War?(1 point)

Question

Responses

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 formed an alliance with Germany to attack the British.
They formed an alliance with Germany to attack the British.

They supported the British in their efforts to control the colonies.
They supported the British in their efforts to control the colonies.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

They were encouraged to support the patriot effort.

The American victory at Saratoga in 1777 was a turning point that convinced the French to formally ally with the American colonies against Britain.