AWI American War of Independence (jan 1, 1775 – jan 1, 1783)
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France supported the American colonies against Britain, worsening the financial crisis, relying on 1.4B livres in foreign loans, at exorbitant interest.
The revolution also inspired French radicals with ideas of democracy and freedom through news and literature, as well as the prominence of famous war heroes such as Lafayette or diplomat such as Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson - The American Spirit.
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