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How did Rodney assist in the American War of Independence?

  • Training cadets

  • Diplomatic negotiation

  • Supplying arms

  • Victory over French fleet

Answer

Victory over the French fleet: Rodney played a crucial role in securing a decisive British victory over the French fleet in the Battle of the Saintes in 1782, a key turning point in the American War of Independence. This triumph weakened French naval power and limited their ability to support the American cause, bolstering the British position and eventually contributing to the war's outcome.
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