2007-08-13 17:04:15 · 3 answers · asked by momomonkeysmenrocksmysocksmor 3 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
1. He was a gifted writer, helping to lead the people toward the idea of independence.
2. He was instrumental in getting Jefferson to write the Declaration of Independence. He helped with the editing as well.
3. As minister to France, he was beloved by the French people and was therefore able to help secure aid from the French in terms of sending troops.
4. His popularity in Europe allowed him to get access to enough money to help the colonies win the war.
2007-08-14 03:08:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 7⤊ 0⤋
This question was asked here so many times, look through the answers and you will find yours.
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2007-08-13 23:10:37 · answer #2 · answered by Josephine 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He convinced the French to help.
2007-08-13 17:54:13 · answer #3 · answered by Mr. Bodhisattva 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋