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

Answer 1

The correct response is: They were encouraged to support the patriot effort.

The American victory at the Battle of Saratoga in 1777 was a turning point in the Revolutionary War and convinced the French government to provide support to the American colonists, which eventually led to a formal alliance between France and the colonies.