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Why was France motivated to help the American colonists?

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Britain bullied France

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Why was France motivated to help the American colonists?

- Personal Gain - The allies hoped to regain some of the territory they had lost during the Seven Years' War as well as gain a new trade partner in the United States. 4. Belief in Freedom - Some people in Europe related to the American fight for independence. They wanted to help free them from British rule.

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