Who helped negotiate an alliance between the Patriots and France in 1778?

Benjamin Franklin helped to negotiate this treaty.

Answered by Gibbs | 2024-06-10

Benjamin Franklin helped negotiate the alliance between the Patriots and France in 1778, resulting in the signing of the Treaty of Amity and Commerce and the Treaty of Alliance. This alliance provided much-needed military support to the American Revolutionaries against Great Britain and was motivated by France's desire to weaken its long-time enemy. Franklin's diplomatic efforts were crucial in securing this vital partnership.
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Answered by Gibbs | 2024-12-26