My Role in The American Revolution
I played a vital role in the American Revolution. In 1776, the Continental Congress sent me and several others to France to form an alliance, who were still mourning the loss of territory to the British during the French and Indian War. I managed to make many friends in France who gave donations secretly for the army. When we won the Battle of Saratoga over the British, France became our ally in the open. They contributed an estimated 12,000 soldiers and 32,000 sailors to the American war effort. They gave us many supplies and money for weapons and long trips.
