France Helps America Win Independence — Reading Comprehension

The American Revolution was a fight for freedom from British rule. At first, the American army was small and did not have enough supplies. General George Washington led the American soldiers. They were brave, but they needed help to win.

France watched the war with interest. The French people and their king, Louis XVI, wanted to see the Americans win. The French had fought the British before, so helping America could weaken Britain. In 1778, France made an official alliance with the United States. This meant they became strong friends and promised to help each other.

The French sent money, soldiers, and ships to America. The French navy was very powerful. They blocked British ships at sea. French troops fought side by side with American soldiers. At the Battle of Yorktown in 1781, French and American forces worked together. The French navy trapped the British army from the water. Washington and his men attacked by land. The British leader, General Cornwallis, had to surrender. This battle ended the fighting and led to American victory.

Without help from France, the American army might not have won. The alliance showed the power of teamwork and friendship between nations. The leaders solved big problems by working together. The treaty that ended the war gave America its freedom.

Interesting Fact: Interesting Fact: The French spent so much helping America that it later caused problems for their own country.

Who led the American army?

When did France form an alliance?

Which battle ended the fighting?

Why did France help America?

How did French ships help?

Why was teamwork important?

France spent money helping America. True or false?

What does 'surrender' mean?