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Many colonists thought of the war as ''biting the hand that feeds them". The olive branch petition showed that many leaders did not want to fight, but when England ignored us most colonists knew it was time for war.

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well, the french were their first allies in the American revolution. and the french went out of their way to help Americans. to ensure that they could be helped again, they wanted to repay their debt to the french by becoming allies with them.

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Some people remained loyal to Great Britain. They were born British citizens and saw no reason to change. Many of these had property and were afraid to lose this property. However there were some afraid to lose their lives from the patriots. The patriots were known to pour boiling oil and feathers on loyalists.

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Well there were two different sides people took in the matter of independence. If they wanted it, they were called Patriots. People who sided with England, were called Loyalists. Loyalists often didn't approve of the war because they thought the Patriots reasons for rebelling were not great enough. Others were simply not angry enough at the British to risk a war. And some believed Britain, being so much bigger and well trained than colonial militia, was going to win the war. These people in the previous sentence may or may not have secretly agreed with the Patriots, but because they wanted to gain favor with Britain after they thought they would win, they didn't publicly support the cause.

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There was a conflict of opinions by Americans over the French Revolution. Many people were opposed to monarchies and at first were expecting perhaps that France would become something like the USA had become. Then there was a conflict because although Americans loved freedom, those who had memories had to understand that without the help of the French King Louis Xvi, the American Revolution may have failed. Many Americans who had first supported the French Revolution were then changed with regards to their support. When it became known that the revolution in France was controlled by ruthless criminals, bent on bloodshed and power for themselves, their support faded.


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Because, they felt certain that they would lose. Most of them figured that a new Republic would eventually become a monarch itself. So, they didn't really think it was worth fighting for.

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Why did the French Revolution eventually lose support in the U.S.?

Because the Americans were horrified by the violence used by the French during the revolution. They were big fans of Louis XVI because this King had sent French troups to the US to fight with the Americans during the American revolution. They couldn't believe that a nation was actually capable of killing their monarchs, women, children and thousands of people, and in a gruesome way.


Why was the French Revolution supported by the American people at first?

The Americans never "supported" the French Revolution. They understood very well why the French wanted to have a change in their own country. Because the French had helped America fight in their revolution, America was freed from the UK government and got their declaration of Independence. When the French troops returned home and started revolting against their own government as well, the Americans understood very well the cause of it and at first supported it, but only until it became clear to the Americans that the French were using horrible violence and were actually planning on dethrowning and killing the King and Queen. When the Americans got wind of that, they stopped their understanding instantly since they could not agree with such radical and violent plans. Especially not, since King Louis XVI had sent the French troops to America to help fight against the UK! How could they support a country that wanted to rid itself from the French King who gave the Americans the ability to be independent? They were very grateful to Louis XVI and they started to sympathize with him.


Was French revolution the first revolution in the world?

No.


Which came first American revolution or Declaration of Independence?

The American Revolution came first. King Louis XV who was the King in France (the one that was overthrown and sent to the guillotine during the french revolution) actually gave money to help the American cause. The Americans could not have won the war if they had not received financial & political support from France.


Did the French or American or Russian Revolution come first?

The American Revolution came first in 1776, followed by the French Revolution in 1789 and the Russian Revolution in 1917.


Why did the us stop supporting french revolution?

The Americans understood very well why the French wanted to have a change in their own country. Because the French had helped America fight in their revolution, America was freed from the UK government and got their declaration of Independence. When the French troops returned home and started revolting against their own government as well, the Americans understood very well the cause of it and at first supported it, but only until it became clear to the Americans that the French were using horrible violence and were actually planning on dethrowning and killing the King and Queen. When the Americans got wind of that, they stopped their understanding and support instantly since they could not agree with such radical and violent plans. Especially not, since King Louis XVI had sent the French troops to America to help fight against the UK! How could they support a country that wanted to rid itself from the French King who gave the Americans the ability to be independent? They were very grateful to Louis XVI and they started to sympathize with him.


Why were Americans excited when they first learned of the French revolution?

they felt it would increase trade with France .


What caused most Americans to lose enthusiasm for the French Revolution?

The Americans understood very well why the French wanted to have a change in their own country. Because the French had helped America fight in their revolution, America was freed from the UK government and got their declaration of Independence. When the French troops returned home and started revolting against their own government, the Americans understood very well the cause of it and at first supported it, but only until it became clear to the Americans that the French were using horrible violence and were actually planning on dethrowning and killing the King and Queen. When the Americans got wind of that, they stopped their understanding and support instantly since they could not agree with such radical and violent plans. Especially not, since King Louis XVI had sent the French troops to America to help fight against the UK! How could they support a country that wanted to rid itself from the French King who gave the Americans the ability to be independent? They were very grateful to Louis XVI and they started to sympathize with him.


Which took place first French revolution or American Revolution?

The American Revolution.


Which came first the french or America revolution?

The American Revolution was from 1775-1783 while the French Revolution was from 1789-1794.


When was the french alliance reaches the US?

They first supported us during the American Revolution, providing military support after our victory at the Battle of Saratoga.


Why was the victory at Saratoga seen as a turning point?

The battle of Saratoga was called the "turning point" of the American Revolution because it was the first victory for the American patriots. After this battle, the patriot's victory convinced the French to join in the Revolution on the American side, thus providing much military support for the U.S. soldiers.