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THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION 1775 1783

GEORGE WASHINGTONS LEADERSHIP AT TRENTON SARATOGA VALLEY FORGE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following were requests of the French before they would accept the American diplomats and begin the discussions for a treaty? 1. $250, 000 to be given to the French Foreign Minister2. A 10 million dollar loan to the French government3. A Free Trade Agreement must be established on French imports to the U.S.
A
Only #1
B
#1 and #2
C
#1, #2 & #3
D
None of these answers are correct
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The French demanded that the United States provide France with a low-interest loan, assume and pay American merchant claims against the French, and lastly pay a substantial bribe to Talleyrand. The U.S. envoys were shocked, and also skeptical that any concessions would bring about substantial changes in French policy.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Treaty of Amity and Commerce promoted trade between the United States and France and recognized the United States as an independent nation. Between 1778 and 1782 the French provided supplies, arms and ammunition, uniforms, and, most importantly, troops and naval support to the beleaguered Continental Army.

Detailed explanation-3: -On April 30, 1803, representatives of the United States and Napoleonic France conclude negotiations for the Louisiana Purchase, a massive land sale that doubles the size of the young American republic.

Detailed explanation-4: -American diplomats Benjamin Franklin, Silas Deane, and Arthur Lee negotiated in France on behalf of the American Colonies. The treaty is written in both English and French.

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