Ineed urgent did the american revolution influence the french revolution? soldiers who had fought on the side of the colonies started the french revolution. news of the war introduced the french to the ideas of the enlightenment. the war showed that taxation without representation was a just cause. the colonies’ victory demonstrated that a king could be defeated.

What is the significance of the battle of saratoga? a. the defeat at saratoga allowed the british to invade new england by land. b. after the defeat at saratoga france refuse to sign a treaty with the united states. c. the british won a decisive victory at saratoga. d. after the victory at saratoga france gave open support to the united states including arms money and ships.