Use the passage to answer the question "Our States have now a solid Support for their Liberty and Independence in their Alliance with France,
which will be certainly followed by that of Spain and the whole house of Bourbon, and probably by
Holland and the other Powers of Europe who are interested in the Freedom of Commerce and in
keeping down the Power of Britain. Our People are happy in the Enjoyment of their new Constitutions
of Government [and] Will be so in their extended Trade and Navigation, unfettered by English Acts and
Customhouse Officers." -excerpt from a letter by Benjamin Franklin, written in 1778
How does Franklin anticipate the alliance with France will help the United States?
O A France's participation will persuade Britain to surrender.
O B. Britain's forces will be bogged down fighting a war in Europe.
O C. Britain will need to fight on too many fronts in North America.
D. Spain and other nations will decide to help the United States too.

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