USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Without consulting Abigail, Adams accepted Congress’ offer to return to Europe as minister plenipotentiary to negotiate peace with Britain, whenever America’s enemy was ready to come to the table. Adams hadn’t sought the post, but reveled in Congress’ nearly unanimous decision to appoint him.

Detailed explanation-2: -At first, Adams tried diplomacy by sending three commissioners to Paris to negotiate a settlement. However, Prime Minister Charles Maurice de Talleyrand of France insulted the American diplomats by first refusing to officially receive them.

Detailed explanation-3: -He believed the American economy and government would collapse if the country became involved in Europe’s struggle. So Adams tried to improve relations with France through negotiations.

Detailed explanation-4: -He was to join Franklin and Arthur Lee in Paris to negotiate an alliance with the French, who were debating whether or not they would recognize and aid the United States. On April 1, he arrived in Spain, where Adams learned that France had already agreed to an alliance with the United States on February 6.

Detailed explanation-5: -On September 27, 1779, the Continental Congress appoints John Adams to travel to France as minister plenipotentiary in charge of negotiating treaties of peace and commerce with Great Britain during the Revolutionary War.