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In a renewal of the Bourbon Family Compact, Spain entered the American Revolutionary War as an ally of France in June 1779, precipitating a parallel Anglo-Spanish War. Unlike France, Spain did not immediately recognize the independence of the United States, as Spain was not keen on encouraging similar colonial rebellions in the Spanish Empire. Even before its formal entry into the war, Spain had been providing weapons and other supplies to the rebels through the important port of New Orleans.