Article #68610
France 24 - World News
| Title | 250 years of US independence: Why France supported American Revolutionaries | Source | France 24 - World News |
| Description | French support for the American Revolution began well before the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. King Louis XVI saw the rebellion in North America as an opportunity to weaken his British rival and avenge past defeats. FRANCE 24 looks back at how European colonial rivalry and Enlightenment ideals forged a decisive alliance between the nascent United States and its "oldest ally". | ||
| Link | https://www.france24.com/en/americas/20260703-250-years-of-us-independence-why-france-chose-to-support-the-american-revolutionaries | Published At | 2026-07-03 03:08:12 (4 days ago) |
| Created At | 2026-07-03 03:10:17 | Updated At | 2026-07-03 03:36:24 |