the timeline shows the following 1754 the French and the Indian war breaks out in North America 1763 the treaty of Paris in the war diminishes French power in North America 1765 Parliament passes the stamp act sparking protest in the American colonies 1770 British troops fire on demonstrators in the Boston massacre killing five.
1773 British Parliament passes the tea act 1775 fighting breaks out of at Lexington and Concord between British soldiers and colonial minutemen. 1777 the American victory at the Battle of Saratoga in the turning point of the war 1778 France recognizes American independence 1781 the British surrender the Americans at Yorktown 1783 great Britain recognizes American independence.
What does the timeline suggest as a reason why the French supported the Americans during the Revolutionary War?
A.) The French hoped to overthrow the Americans and reclaim their land.
B.) The French were angry with Britain and wanted to support its enemies.
C.) The French believed supporting the Americans would bring them wealth.
D.) The French feared that the American troops would attack them if they did not join the war.
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The timeline shows that the French had already lost a significant amount of their colonial possessions in North America to Britain after the French and Indian War, as indicated in 1763. By supporting the Americans in their fight against British rule, the French saw an opportunity to weaken their British rivals and potentially regain some of their lost territories or gain economic advantages through trade agreements with the newly independent American colonies.
However, it is important to note that the timeline does not explicitly mention the exact motivations of the French in supporting the Americans. The reasons for their support may have been influenced by a combination of factors, including their desire for revenge against Britain and their strategic and economic interests.
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