Look at your chronology of "Welcome to the Statue of Liberty!" Why did France plan to give the Statue of Liberty to the United States in 1876? a.
to honor the birth of Emma Lazarus
b.
to celebrate the publication of "The Colossus"
c.
to celebrate the completion of The Statue of Liberty
d.
to honor the 100 year anniversary of the Declaration of Independence

France played a key role in the american revolutionary war (american war of independence; 1775–1783). motivated by the ideals of the new nation which were inspired by the french enlightenment, as well as its long-term rivalry with britain and so as to avenge their territorial losses during the french and indian war, france secretly began sending supplies to the americans in 1775.