Question

spain and france desired a colonial victory in the american revolution because they
sought access to the continental navy.
wanted the american colonies for themselves.
wanted each other out of the americas.
saw britain as a rival to be weakened.

Explanation:

Spain and France had long - standing rivalries with Britain. A colonial victory in the American Revolution would weaken Britain, their common rival. They were not primarily interested in the Continental navy, nor did they want the American colonies for themselves or want each other out of the Americas as much as they wanted to weaken Britain.

Answer:

D. saw Britain as a rival to be weakened