... the French, who had put large expectations in the abasement of Britain that American success would cause, had been disappointed by the weakness of the American military effort. Instead of an aggressive ally, they were tied to a dependent client, unable to establish a strong government and requiring transfusions of men-at-arms and money to keep its war effort alive.
The French had high hopes that American victories would diminish Britain's strength, yet they found the American military performance lacking. Instead of collaborating with a robust ally, France ended up supporting a nation that was more dependent than they anticipated.
This reliance on France for resources and manpower highlighted America's struggles in maintaining its war efforts. The situation left the French feeling disillusioned, as their expectations of a strong partnership were met with the reality of supporting a fragile and struggling campaign.
