HIUS 3031 Lecture Notes - Lecture 13: Model Treaty, Continental Army, Congress Of The French Parliament
25 Oct 2016
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Us can"t gain independence from britain without creating an inter-dependence on france and spain: france and spain wanted payback for losing previous wars to britain. They both had territories in the us as well. What does the us gain from this arrangement: warships. France + spanish built up their forces exponentially after their loss. Americans tried to make a sub the turtle; failed miserably. British were over confident because of their victory, did not change much: arming soldiers. Incapable of creating enough weapons and munitions to arm their men. Needed european source, american industry is largely agricultural: military advisers. Differing ideologies: monarchs aren"t big on this idea of a republic. Has to be persuaded that if he helps the us, that these ideas of republican government won"t come back on to his people. Laid out the fantasy of their ideal arrangement with europe.
