Which event led to an open alliance between the French and the United States?

Question

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Responses

the Continental Army’s winter at Valley Forge
the Continental Army’s winter at Valley Forge

the Patriot victory at Saratoga
the Patriot victory at Saratoga

the Battle of Trenton
the Battle of Trenton

a request from General Cornwallis
a request from General Cornwallis

Answer 1

The event that led to an open alliance between the French and the United States was the Patriot victory at Saratoga. This victory in 1777 convinced the French that the American cause had a chance of success, leading them to formally ally with the United States.