France Allies with America: The Revolution Gets Its Biggest Backer
France signed two treaties with America in 1778, making them the first nation to recognize the United States as legitimate. This wasn't charity — France wanted revenge on Britain after losing the Seven Years' War. They'd been secretly funding the rebels for a year already. The treaties promised military support and trade access. Britain immediately declared war on France. What started as a colonial rebellion became a global conflict. George III now faced enemies on three continents.
February 6, 1778
248 years ago
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