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What American victory brought the French into the war on the American side?
victory at Saratoga
Estimates suggest that at the colonists’ October 1777 victory at Saratoga, a turning point in the war, 90 percent of all American troops carried French arms, and they were completely dependent on French gunpowder. That triumph prompted the French to open their coffers wider.
What was America’s first victory in the Revolutionary War?
Actually, the first outright victory of the American Revolution was the capture of Fort Ticonderoga.
When did the French entered the American Revolutionary War?
1778
France entered the American Revolution on the side of the colonists in 1778, turning what had essentially been a civil war into an international conflict.
What war was going on in 1777?
Revolutionary War
Revolutionary War: The Turning Point, 1776-1777. In 1777, the British were still in excellent position to quell the rebellion.
How did France get involved in the Revolutionary War?
In December 1777, news reached France of the British surrender at Saratoga, a victory that convinced the French to make a full alliance with the revolutionaries and to enter the war with troops. On February 6, 1778, Franklin and two other American commissioners signed the Treaty of Alliance and a Treaty of Amity and Commerce with France.
Who was the French general in the Revolutionary War?
The most famous was Lafayette, a charming young aristocrat who defied the king’s order and enlisted in 1777 at age 20. He became an aide to George Washington and a combat general. More importantly, he solidified a favorable American view of France.
Why was the French Treaty of 1777 important?
The French Treaty was also a result of a new British peace proposal, announced by Lord North in late 1777. The French were concerned that the Americans would agree to North’s proposal since it offered them virtual autonomy within the British Empire.
Who was the French general at the Battle of Saratoga?
Surrender of General Burgoyne at the Battle of Saratoga, by John Trumbull, 1822. The British had taken Philadelphia in 1777, but American victory at the Battle of Saratoga brought back hope to the Patriots and enthusiasm in France.