As a Christian I do believe that people should have religious freedom, and if necessary it is worth to protest to help support our religious freedom. As well as article 18: Everyone has the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion; this right includes freedom to change his religion or belief, and freedom, either alone or in community with others and in public or private, to manifest his religion or belief in teaching, practice, worship and observance. Which means if someone says we don't have the right we can challenge them and quote article 18 as well as know the other articles in case of other things.
The American colonists were able to confirm an official alliance with the Government of France and obtain French assistance in the war against Great Britain.