Statistics for occurrence #1 of “France” in entry revolution-diplomacy-of-the of Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History:

...liance with France, but the French government hesitated, for it did not then desire an open rupture with England; but when the news of the defeat and capture of Burgoyne's army, late in 1777, reached France , the King no longer hesitated, and a treaty of amity, commerce, and alliance was consummated in February, 1778. The recognition of the independence of the United States involved France in war wit...
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France (France) 17,744 2,462 0 0 0 user votes
France (Idaho, United States) 0 0 0 0 0 user votes

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