France provided both military and financial assistance to the valiant-but-struggling Colonists. While sympathetic to the fledgling American democracy, the French saw assistance to the Americans as a way to weaken their hated British rivals, and sent troops, their Navy, and hard currency (gold and French Francs) that was instrumental in America's victory.
Patriots
American soldiers were typically referred to as Colonials or Patriots during the Revolution.
the patriots were Samuel Adams, Patrick Henry, Thomas Paine, Paul Revere, Molly Pitcher, James Lafayette, Abigail Adams and Ethan Allen. They were the traitors in the American Revolution.
While Patriots could be anyone who wanted the American colonies to be liberated from British subjugation and desired independence., Minutemen, though patriotic as well, were part if a well prepared military group. They had high mobility and responded to any aggression quickly. They were among to first to actually fight in the American Revolution.
During the American Revolution the patriots were the people that believed that America would be better gaining their freedom from Great Britain. Crispus Attucks was one of more than 25,000 patriots that died for this cause. Nathan Hale was an American spy that gave his life for our country.
Spain provided covert assistance to the Patriots.
France provided both military and financial assistance to the valiant-but-struggling Colonists. While sympathetic to the fledgling American democracy, the French saw assistance to the Americans as a way to weaken their hated British rivals, and sent troops, their Navy, and hard currency (gold and French Francs) that was instrumental in America's victory.
Supporters of the American Revolution were called patriots, and a lot of the American Revolution took place in New England.
Supporters of the American Revolution were called patriots, and a lot of the American Revolution took place in New England.
France was the most prolific ally to the American Revolution contributing money and selling ammunitions necessary to fund a war. In addition, Spain and Holland both provided the patriots assistance with financial loans.
They were called the Patriots.
They were Patriots in the American Revolution.
loyalists, patriots, and redcoats
The American Patriots.
If you were a Patriot in the American Revolution you were an American against the British.
Bumpkins, rebels
sons of liberty and other patriots