Europe (other powers and peoples) Flashcards
Which three countries gave aid to the Americans during the Revolutionary War?
France, Spain, and the Netherlands
When did France join the Revolutionary War?
February 1778
What aid did the French give to the US?
They gave money and soldiers. They also made a trade agreement and defensive pact
What was France’s main objective in joining the Revolutionary War?
To prevent peace between Britain and the US so they could become the US’s primary trade partner and so they could get back at England after they lost the 7 years war
When did Spain join the Revolutionary War?
June 1779
What aid did the Spanish give to the US?
The Spanish gave loans to the US, helped them smuggle goods, and helped fight against the British on the western front (mostly on Mississippi River). They also opened up new ports to the US.
Why did the Spanish join the Revolutionary War?
The Spanish joined the war mostly to disrupt British trade and regain several Carribean colonies that were taken by Britain
Did the Netherlands agree on American Ideals?
Yes, the Dutch had broken away from Spain prior, so they identified with the American struggle
When did The Netherlands join the war?
TRICK QUESTION!!!! The Netherlands never joined the war since they were allies with the British, however their disagreements led to a war between the two of them in 1780
What aid did The Netherlands give to the American colonies?
They helped American merchants “circumnavigate” the Navigation Acts (which prevented colonies from trading with other countries), they gave several lucrative loans, and they helped smuggle American goods, French soldiers, and supplies
Which members of the Continental Congress were sent to Europe to consult with other powers during the war?
John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, John Jay, and Henry Laurens
Why did John Jay negotiate peace with the British directly? (it broke their agreement with France)
Britain was eager to separate France and the US so they offered a much better deal than France (All territory East of Mississippi).
What forces helped the British during the war?
The Canadian Militia and Hessians (hired Germans)
