1.How did the Great Powers respond to American claims for independence? A). American independence gained recognition by France, which provided military assistance to the Patriots B). Convinced the Dutch Republic to open a second front in the war against Great Britain C). France and Spain joined Great Britain in suppressing the American rebellion D). No major powers supported American claims for independence

1.How did the Great Powers respond to American claims for independence? A). American independence gained recognition by France, which provided military assistance to the Patriots B). Convinced the Dutch Republic to open a second front in the war against Great Britain C). France and Spain joined Great Britain in suppressing the American rebellion D). No major powers supported American claims for independence