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

Responses

They withdrew their support of the British.
They withdrew their support of the British.

They were encouraged to support the patriot effort.
They were encouraged to support the patriot effort.

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.

1 answer

The correct response is:

They were encouraged to support the patriot effort.

The victory at Saratoga in 1777 was a significant turning point in the American Revolutionary War, as it convinced the French that the American colonies had a viable chance of winning against the British, leading to increased French support and ultimately a formal alliance.