French Causes: American War of Independence Flashcards
1
Q
How many French soldiers and sailors served in the American War of Independence?
A
8,000
2
Q
When was France involved with the American War of Independence?
A
1778 - 1783, but they were secretly helping since 1775.
3
Q
How many livres were spent on the American War of Independence?
A
Over 1 billion livres, with 91% coming from loans.
4
Q
What did the American War of Independence lead to?
A
Massive debt, and eventually bankruptcy in 1788 due to amount of money spent on wars. The war also lead to the spread of Enlightenment Ideals and revolutionary sentiment.
