About This Lesson
Spain’s role in the American Revolution extended far beyond the traditional story of the Thirteen Colonies and their alliance with France. Motivated by strategic interests, Spain provided critical military, financial, logistical, and human support that helped weaken Great Britain and advance the colonial cause. Teresa Valcarce explores these often-overlooked contributions and explains why independence would have been far more difficult without Spanish assistance. Recognizing this decisive alliance offers a richer, more complete understanding of the United States’ founding as a global historical process.
