Question

The American colonists sought the recognition and support of other nations, especially _____, in their struggle for independence.
the Netherlands

Spain

Austria

France

Answer 1

France

Dreams of American independence, ironically, depended on the international opinion and foreign diplomacy. Colonists sought the recognition and support of other nations, but none so badly is that of France, Britain is powerful, long-standing enemy. The French had been seeking an opportunity to avenge its defeat in the seven years’ war, and the French officials had, in fact, been counting on a political crisis in the American colonies to provide such an opportunity.

Answer 2

The answer would be France