Turning Points in the War

Question 9 • GA-GSE US History

Which statement best summarizes the development of France’s relationship with the Continental army?

Answer

France initially did not think the colonists could win, but after victories by the Continental army, it provided aid and signed a formal alliance.

France signed a formal alliance with the Continental army and provided aid, but withdrew its aid following colonial losses.

France provided aid from the beginning of the war and signed a formal alliance with the Continental army, but did not think the colonists could win.

France provided aid to the Continental army from the beginning of the war, but later withdrew the aid before signing a formal alliance.

Explanation

France was cautious at first and did not openly support the colonists because it doubted they could defeat Britain. After the Continental Army’s victory at Saratoga in 1777 showed that the rebellion had a real chance of success, France provided aid and signed a formal alliance in 1778. This matches the statement that France supported the colonists after their victories.

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