Question

Which of the following best summarizes the development of France’s relationship with the Continental army?
a.France signed a formal alliance with the Continental army and provided aid but later withdrew it following losses
b.France provided aid from the beginning of the war and signed a formal alliance with the Continental army but did not think the colonists could win.
c.France did not think the colonists could win, but after victories by the Continental army, France provided aid and signed a formal alliance.
d.France provided aid to the Continental army from the beginning of the war but