Why did Louis XVI assist the Americans in their rebellion against Britain?
A) He wanted to weaken the nation that rivaled his power.
B) He favored the republican ideals of the American colonists.
C) He hoped to absorb the colonies after the war to increase French power.
D) He viewed the American colonies as a lucrative market for French goods.
E) He wanted to take advantage of public support in France for the Americans.
Answer: A
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