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United States of America in 1778

Historical records for United States of America in 1778, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.

15Records
6Events
4Named people
1Places
3Categories

Historical records

February

6 February 1778Alliance United States and FranceJohn Quincy Adams

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

6 February 1778Independence of United States of AmericaJohn Quincy Adams

Paris · Politics / Continental Congress

The Treaty of Amity recognizes the United States as an independent country by France

6 February 1778Treaty of AmityJohn Quincy Adams

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

6 February 1778Treaty of AmitySilas Deane

Paris · Politics / Continental Congress

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

6 February 1778Treaty of AmityBenjamin Franklin

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

6 February 1778Treaty of AmityBenjamin Franklin

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.

6 February 1778Treaty of AmityBenjamin Franklin

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.

6 February 1778Treaty of AmityBenjamin Franklin

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.

6 February 1778Treaty of AmityArthur Lea

Paris · Politics / Continental Congress

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

May

2 May 1778Treaty of AmityBenjamin Franklin

Paris · Politics / Continental Congress

The Treaty is received by Congress

4 May 1778Treaty of AmityBenjamin Franklin

Paris · Politics / Continental Congress

The Treaty is ratified by Congress

September

14 September 1778AmbassadorBenjamin Franklin

Warfare / American War of Independence

Appointed Diplomatic Representative to France

14 September 1778AmbassadorBenjamin Franklin

Warfare / Military

Appointed Ambassador of France

14 September 1778Appointed Diplomatic Representative to FranceBenjamin Franklin

Warfare / American War of Independence

Appointed Diplomatic Representative to France

Other Events

1778Alliance Benjamin Franklin and AmericaBenjamin Franklin

Warfare / American War of Independence

France joins America against Britain by signing a trade agreement

Names involved

Arthur LeaBenjamin FranklinJohn Quincy AdamsSilas Deane

Places involved

Paris

Provenance

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