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What was the primary form of French military support to the American colonies during the American Revolution?

• Providing mercenaries

• Sending troops and officers

• Supplying weapons only

• Offering training camps in France

Which French nobleman played a significant role in the American Revolution by serving as a major general in the Continental Army?

• Charles de Gaulle

• Napoleon Bonaparte

• Marquis de Lafayette

• Louis XVI

How did the French navy contribute to the American victory in the Revolutionary War?

• By blockading British ports in Europe

• By defeating the British fleet at the Battle of the Chesapeake

• By transporting American troops across the Atlantic

• By capturing British ships in the Caribbean

What type of financial aid did France provide to the American colonies during the Revolution?

• Loans and grants

• Gold and silver coins

• Free trade agreements

• Tax exemptions

How did French involvement in the American Revolution influence the French Revolution?

• It led to an immediate peace treaty with Britain

• It caused economic strain and increased national debt

• It resulted in territorial expansion in North America

• It strengthened the monarchy's power

What battle secured French support in the American Revolution?

• The Battle of Saratoga
• The Battle of Yorktown
• The Battle of Bunker Hill
• The Battle of Lexington