Which of the following statements was not true about to the american war of independence? a. the british navy seized the ports of pensacola (florida) and mobile (now alabama, then florida) and was making plans to attack new orleans. b. the 13 american colonies gained their independence from great britain. c. the french and spanish fought with the u. s. against england. d. the war ended in 1783 with the signing of the treaty of san ildefonso. england lost its claim to lands in north america south of canada and spain regained control of florida.