Question

The assistance of the french was given to the american continental army after the battle of
a. cowpens.
b. new york.
c. saratoga.
d. lexington.

Answer 1

The answer that best completes the statement is option C. SARATOGA. According to the history, this battle of Saratoga is known to be the "turning point in the war". It is after this battle that French assistance were sent to the American Continental Army. Hope this helps.

Answer 2

Answer:

The correct answer is C. The assistance of the French was given to the American Continental Army after the Battle of  Saratoga.

Explanation:

In the American War of Independence (1775-1783), France fought alongside the United States against Great Britain since 1778. French financing, ammunition, soldiers and naval forces were essential in the American victory over the British crown.

The objective of France was to weaken Great Britain, to prevent it from becoming more powerful and to take revenge for the defeat it suffered in the Seven Years' War. After the US capture of the invading British army at Saratoga (1777), and after the French Navy was rehabilitated, France was ready. In 1778 France recognized the United States as a sovereign nation, signed a military alliance and created coalitions with the Netherlands and Spain, which kept Britain without a significant ally to help it. It gave the Americans grants, weapons and loans. It also sent an army to serve under George Washington, that prevented the second British army from escaping from Yorktown in 1781.