Question

Which of the following statements is correct regarding the American Revolution? Select one:
a. The colonies were able to defeat England without any foreign help.
b. England was able to easily defeat the Americans in the Revolution.
c. France supported America in the war because it believed that countries should have purely democratic governments.
d. France supported America in the war because it believed that it would benefit from America becoming free from England's control.

Answer 1

Answer:

D.

Explanation:

The American Revolution was a political and military struggle between 13 colonies and Britain. The war waged between 1765 to 1783. The allies of 13 colonies was France. France supported 13 colonies with finance, military, troops, etc.  

France supported American colonies so that it would benefit from America. France knew that America's freedom would benefit it as well.

Therefore, option D is correct.