Why were standardized math symbols important to the field of mathematics? They allowed bankers to keep track of money. They made it easier to use the scientific method. They made it easier for people to understand calculations. They led to the creation of schools to teach mathematics.

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.