Franco-British war 1763-1776

France correctly guaged that Britain would not go to war over Corsica, but it was a foolish gamble, IMO. France wasn't ready for a rematch. Neither was Britain, but they had the seapower and superior finances. The whole world was worn out, or didn't care enough to get involved, so it's hard to see it spiraling out of control - it was too soon for another world war. Notice that France said 'no thanks' when invited to go to war over the Falklands. They knew they weren't ready, yet. To be fair, they didn't care about the Falklands, so why risk a major war on what was nothing more than a point of pride for their ally Spain, even if they were ready? If the Americans revolt, both Spain and France are going to pump them with supplies. Actual joining them in war depends on how the revolutionaries fare in battle. A broke France isn't going to be looking to expand their obligations.
 
Americans won't rally around England just because it's fighting a war over a Mediterrenean Island that Americans do not care about in the slightest.

This is completely not true. The Americans often swept with patriotic fervour during British wars. To pick just one example, there was great celebration throughout the Empire when Admiral Vernon invaded Portobello. One Virginian plantation owner named his estate "Mount Vernon" due to his pride in British success.
 
well it might lead the British to give in to an american parlament and lets not forget that it took years befor most of the american public wanted independens
 
To pick just one example, there was great celebration throughout the Empire when Admiral Vernon invaded Portobello. One Virginian plantation owner named his estate "Mount Vernon" due to his pride in British success.
The Battle of Portobello occurred in 1739, before the Seven Years' War and before the Intolerable Acts.
 
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