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# Spain Joins the American Revolution Against the British
- URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/the-american-revolution/extras/spain-joins-the-american-revolution-against-the-british-nw76jx/
- Published: 2025-11-07T18:30:51.000Z
- Updated: 2026-05-12T20:13:48.000Z
- Description: Spain joins the war, but not as an ally of American independence – as an enemy of Britain.
- Author: Cascade PBS Staff
- Tags: The American Revolution, #ZZZ_Show_f16516f8-e9bd-49d8-b49b-96781c68070a, #v1.7, #ZZZ_Extra_d6377755-2d17-478e-a225-8559e2eb6897, #extra

In June 1779, Spain joins France in the war against England. As empire with colonies in America, Spain does not support American independence. However, they see opportunity to attack their British enemies. Meanwhile, privateer John Paul Jones leads daring raids on British supply ships and is hailed a hero by the French court.