They had allies who helped them by providing aid in the form of supplies, weapons, military leaders, and soldiers. These allies played a major role in helping the colonists to gain their independence. Who helped the Americans in the revolution? A number of European countries assisted the American colonists.
Explanation:
By the time the British surrendered at Yorktown, Virginia, in 1781, the Americans had basically won their independence. Fighting would finally come to a formal end in 1783. ... The British military was the best in the world. It had conquered much of the world and prevailed in war after war over the past century.
France helped aid the US defeat Britian and used it to avenge their previous history with Britain. France supplied US with Gun Powder, Muskets, Tents, Artillery, and Soldiers.
