Impacts of the American Revolution

France: Tennis Court Oath

America: Signing of Declaration of Independence

The American Revolution did not only cause change in Europe, but it also affected Europe, but mostly France. Since the beginning of the war France had stated that it was an ally of the Americans. They sent troops, guns, ammunition, and monetary aid to the rebelling country. They did this to get back at the English for the French and Indian war. This expending caused inflation in France and really hurt its economy.

France now had greater debts than before. The wars fought earlier had amounted a great debt, and now the American Revolution added to that debt. The French government did not know how to solve its great financial problems. This inflation caused food prices to soar, which in turn caused the lower classes to revolt. Basically the American Revolution in a way caused the French revolution, and greatly affected Europe in many ways.