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France Helped America Get Revenge for Independence War
Paris recall of France aiding the American colonies against Britain notes France rebuilt its navy after 1763 and joined the Revolution. Key figures Compte de Rochambeau and Admiral De Grasse helped trap Cornwallis at Yorktown in 1781, leading to American victory and independence recognition.
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