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Tango01  | 20 Oct 2024 4:39 p.m. PST |
… Diplomacy during the American Revolution, 1778–1782
"During the American Revolution, the American colonies faced the significant challenge of conducting international diplomacy and seeking the international support it needed to fight against the British. The single most important diplomatic success of the colonists during the War for Independence was the critical link they forged with France. Representatives of the French and American governments signed the Treaty of Alliance and the Treaty of Amity and Commerce on February 6, 1778…"
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 John the OFM | 20 Oct 2024 4:54 p.m. PST |
Very interesting. I was unaware of Vergenne's negotiations with Spain. They were rightly fearful of American future involvement with Spanish colonies.
But it must be stated that for France this had much more to do with sticking it to Britain, than for any love of "Liberty". Nice link. |
| Tango01 | 21 Oct 2024 3:56 p.m. PST |
Glad you enjoyed it… Armand |
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