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The defeat of British at ……………….. paved the way for the friendship between France and America.


The British were trying to limit the damages of the war and attempted to split the colonies into two territories in 1777. In furthering this, they decided to capture Philadelphia, under the leadership of Lord Cornwallis. Now, George Washington tried to capture a town near Philadelphia but faced defeat, although he did succeed in winning at Saratoga. The French saw the victory as decisive and proceeded to recognise the USA and provide it with trade concession in 1778.


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