Chapter 2: The Impact Of The American Revolution And War Of Independance Flashcards

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Why did France join the American war of Independence?
What did France contribute?

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For revenge
Financial and military support

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What does the 1783 Treaty of Versailles do?

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Ends American rev
Satisfies French honour
Although no former French land is regained

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What was the impact of the American war of Independence on France relating to a revolution?

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New ideas of liberty and inequality (enlightenment fundamentals)
American example- tyranny could be challenged, new govs. formed

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What were the negative impacts of the American war of Independence?

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France ran up huge deficit
1786- Colone, Controller-General declared France bankrupt
1786- deficit of 112 million livres

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