After the battle of saratoga, france recognized the united states as a nation. how did this the war effort?

a. the british army released hundreds of american prisoners
b. american soldiers went to france to be trained by military experts.
c. france and other countries went to war against great britain.
d. many british soldiers deserted the british army

Montezuma was taken prisoner by the spanish and held captive for months while the spanish ransacked the city of tenochtitlan. what was the fate of montezuma? a he escaped only to be cut down in battle.b he reasoned with the spanish and got them to leave the city.c he died of old age while in the custody of cortes.d he was struck with stones trying to plead for peace with his people and it is reported he died a few days later.