1778

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the gregorian calendar start day?Thursday
2. What is the gregorian vs. julian calendar difference?11 days
3. What was special about the calendars in 1778?In 1778, some places still used the old Julian calendar while others had switched to the newer Gregorian calendar, which was 11 days ahead.
4. Why did France help the American colonies in 1778?France signed treaties with America in February 1778, giving them military support and turning the American war into a global conflict.

Gregorian Calendar: The solar calendar currently used in most of the world, featuring a more accurate leap year system than its predecessor.
Julian Calendar: A calendar reform by Julius Caesar that served as the predominant civil calendar in the Roman world and Europe for over 1,600 years.
Franco-American Alliance: A military pact formed in 1778 between France and the United States, crucial to American victory in the Revolutionary War.
Age of Enlightenment: An intellectual and philosophical movement emphasizing reason, individualism, and skepticism towards traditional authority.