Why did the French decide to help the colonists fight the British?
A.France previously tried to help the British fight the colonists, but the British rejected their offer.
B.The colonial victory at Saratoga convinced the French that the colonists could win.
C.The population of the colonies was almost entirely French.
The correct answer is B. The colonial victory at Saratoga convinced the French that the colonists could win. The Battle of Saratoga in 1777 was a crucial turning point in the American Revolutionary War. It resulted in a major victory for the American colonists against the British army. The French, who had been considering supporting the colonists, saw this victory as evidence that the colonists had a chance of winning the war. As a result, they decided to formally align themselves with the American cause and provide military and financial assistance.
