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Treaty of Amity

United States of America · Politics / Continental Congress. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.

9Records
1778Date range
4Named people
1Places

Chronological records

1778

John Quincy Adams6 February 1778

Paris · Politics / Continental Congress

An informal alliance between the United States and France during the American Revolution, the Treaty of Amity recognizes the United States as an independent country, and promotes trade between the two nations

Silas Deane6 February 1778

Paris · Politics / Continental Congress

Signed by Benjamin Franklin, Silas Deane & Arthur Lea on behalf of the Americans with the French

Benjamin Franklin6 February 1778

Paris · Politics / Continental Congress

Along with its sister document the Treaty of Alliance, one two treaties signed on February 6, 1778 in Paris, France between the United States and France establishing a commercial alliance between these two nations

Benjamin Franklin6 February 1778

Paris · Politics / Continental Congress

An informal alliance between the United States and France during the American Revolution, the Treaty of Amity recognizes the United States as an independent country, and promotes trade between the two nations.

Benjamin Franklin6 February 1778

Paris · Politics / Continental Congress

Mutual protection of all vessels and cargo when in US or French jurisdiction. Mutual Most Favored Nation status between France & the USA with regard to commerce and navigation.

Benjamin Franklin6 February 1778

Paris · Politics / Continental Congress

The Franco-American Treaty of Amity & Commerce & Treaty of Alliance is signed in Paris. Signed by Benjamin Franklin, Silas Deane & Arthur Lea on behalf of the Americans with the French.

Arthur Lea6 February 1778

Paris · Politics / Continental Congress

Signed by Benjamin Franklin, Silas Deane & Arthur Lea on behalf of the Americans with the French

Benjamin Franklin2 May 1778

Paris · Politics / Continental Congress

The Treaty is received by Congress

Benjamin Franklin4 May 1778

Paris · Politics / Continental Congress

The Treaty is ratified by Congress

Names involved

Arthur LeaBenjamin FranklinJohn Quincy AdamsSilas Deane

Provenance

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