<P> France played a key role in the American Revolutionary War ( American War of Independence ; 1775 -- 1783 ) . Motivated by the ideals of the new nation which were inspired by the French Enlightenment , as well as its long - term rivalry with Britain and so as to avenge their territorial losses during the French and Indian War , France secretly began sending supplies to the Americans in 1775 . </P>
<P> France played a key role in the American Revolutionary War ( American War of Independence ; 1775 -- 1783 ) . Motivated by the ideals of the new nation which were inspired by the French Enlightenment , as well as its long - term rivalry with Britain and so as to avenge their territorial losses during the French and Indian War , France secretly began sending supplies to the Americans in 1775 . </P>
when did the france enter the american revolutionary war
when did the france enter the american revolutionary war
1775
1775