Reactions to American Independence

The video explores global reactions to the US gaining independence from Britain in 1776. France and Spain supported the US, while Portugal remained neutral. Russia and Austria also stayed neutral, with Russia forming the League of Armed Neutrality. Prussia was neutral but favored an American victory. The Netherlands secretly aided the US, and Morocco was the first to recognize US independence. Native American tribes were divided, with some supporting the British. The video concludes with a summary of European leaders' cautious support for the US and the impact of Enlightenment ideas.

When did the United States declare independence from Great Britain?

• July 4, 1776

• July 4, 1783

• July 4, 1775

• July 4, 1780

Why did France decide to support the American cause openly?

• To gain new territories

• To establish a monarchy in America

• To promote revolutionary ideals

• To strategically weaken Britain

What was Spain's primary reason for supporting the American rebels?

• To gain American territories

• To check British power

• To support revolutionary ideals

• To spread democracy

Why did Portugal remain neutral during the American War of Independence?

• They had an alliance with Britain

• They supported the American cause

• They were afraid of Spain

• They were financially unstable

What was Russia's main contribution to the American War of Independence?

• Providing financial support

• Sending troops to America

• Organizing the League of Armed Neutrality

• Declaring war on Britain

Why did Austria remain neutral during the American War of Independence?

• They supported Britain

• They feared a larger European war

• They were allied with America

• They had no interest in the conflict

What was King Frederick of Prussia's attitude towards the American War of Independence?

• He supported Britain

• He was neutral but preferred an American victory

• He actively supported America

• He ignored the conflict

Which country was the first to recognize American independence?

• Netherlands

• Spain

• France

• Morocco

Why did most Native American tribes side with the British during the American War of Independence?

• They were paid by the British

• They supported British ideals

• They feared American expansion

• They were promised land

Which nations remained neutral during the American War of Independence?

• Sweden, Denmark, Ottoman Empire

• France, Spain, Portugal

• Russia, Austria, Prussia

• Netherlands, Morocco, Italy