“Give me liberty or give me death,” is one of the most famous quotes of the Revolutionary War.Patriot Patrick Henry said those words in 1775, he supported the Revolutionary War and was trying to convince others war was necessary. It worked and the Americans did fight for freedom. The Americans had help to win their freedom in 1783, it was granted to them by the Treaty of Paris of 1783. The Treaty of Paris of 1783 gave the Americans freedom under six conditions, because they and other countries managed to force Britain to surrender so they could become there own country. The Americans had help along the way from some countries in Europe. Some of the European countries that allied with the Patriots wanted to get revenge on Britain. The Patriots could not have won the Revolutionary War without foreign aid from their allies.
Firstly, Spain became an important ally for the Patriots. After the Battles of Saratoga, France convinced Spain to help the Americans win their freedom. Spain made the alliance with the Patriots in 1779. Though Spain did not fight side by side with the Americans, General Bernardo de Gálvez, Spanish governor of Louisiana, was very helpful to the Patriots. Gálvez captured British strongholds in Natchez and Baton Rouge. While Gálvez was fighting …show more content…
Spain was extremely helpful to the Americans. They sent money and supplies, and kept the British out of certain areas. France was the most important ally of the Patriots. They also sent supplies and sent many soldiers that were essential to the Revolution. Germany also contributed to the American’s win. They sent experienced soldiers that trained the Americans and fought for the Americans. Without the support of their allies the Patriots would have lost the Revolutionary War, and Americans would not be free
Firstly, Spain became an important ally for the Patriots. After the Battles of Saratoga, France convinced Spain to help the Americans win their freedom. Spain made the alliance with the Patriots in 1779. Though Spain did not fight side by side with the Americans, General Bernardo de Gálvez, Spanish governor of Louisiana, was very helpful to the Patriots. Gálvez captured British strongholds in Natchez and Baton Rouge. While Gálvez was fighting …show more content…
Spain was extremely helpful to the Americans. They sent money and supplies, and kept the British out of certain areas. France was the most important ally of the Patriots. They also sent supplies and sent many soldiers that were essential to the Revolution. Germany also contributed to the American’s win. They sent experienced soldiers that trained the Americans and fought for the Americans. Without the support of their allies the Patriots would have lost the Revolutionary War, and Americans would not be free