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While the United States won the American Revolutionary War, France's support was crucial, providing vital resources and military assistance that tipped the scales in favor of the American colonists, making their victory possible.

Here's a more detailed explanation:

French Support:

France provided the Continental Army with crucial supplies, arms, ammunition, uniforms, and, most importantly, troops and naval support.

Turning the Tide:

French assistance was instrumental in securing the British surrender at Yorktown in 1781, a decisive victory that effectively ended the war.

French Involvement:

French forces amplified the power of the Continentals, and the war's reach even spread around the world on the high seas

Key Figures:

Figures like Marquis de Lafayette and Comte de Rochambeau played significant roles in the French military effort.

French Motivation:

France, seeking to weaken its rival, Great Britain, saw the American Revolution as an opportunity to gain influence and avenge its losses in the French and Indian War.

Financial Strain:

While France's support was vital, the war effort put a significant strain on the French economy, contributing to the French Revolution in the late 1780s.