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During this war, the Spanish diplomat Diego de Gardoqui lent his home to Catholic dignitaries such as Thomas Fitzsimmons. José Solano y Bote (“ee BO-tay”) commanded a squadron (-5[1])during this war after the Spanish capture of Fort Bute (“byoot”). To provide arms to a side in this conflict, Luis de Unzaga created Roderigue Hortalez and Company with Pierre Beaumarchais (“bo-mar-SHAY”), who conducted business with Silas Deane. Bernardo de Gálvez led the siege of Pensacola in this war’s Gulf Coast campaign. Spain provided gold to the victors of a battle in this conflict in which the Comte de Grasse provided naval assistance. (10[1])During this war, Charles III sent livestock to a commander at Mount Vernon. For 10 points, name this war (-5[1])in which Spain provided funding during the Battle of Yorktown. ■END■ (10[2])

ANSWER: American Revolution [or American Revolutionary War; or American War of Independence]
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