Why did France help American colonies fight aginst the British in 1774 C.E?

France and America shared a very strong bond.

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France wanted to establish democracy in America.

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France and Britain had rivalry over colonial empires.

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France wanted America to be more powerful than Britain.

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Solution

The correct option is C France and Britain had rivalry over colonial empires.
George III, the King of Britain, declared war against America in 1774 CE. France came in defense of America and helped it in the fight against Britain. This was due to its rivalry with Britain in establishing a colonial empire.

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