France had sent supplies to America as early as 1775 (“Silas Deane’s Mission”). However, America needed to secure a formal alliance with France and began by sponsoring a trip of Benjamin Franklin, Silas Deane, and Arthur Lee (“Benjamin Franklin in France”). In spite of this, France was still unsure of creating a union with the undeveloped country.

The Battle of Saratoga in 1777 marked an important victory for General Washington and his disjointed army. However, the foolish but clever war hero realized that the war could not be won without outside help. Luckily, the French were able and willing, and were prepared to confront their former battle foe again. France saw the opportunity to weaken its rival and restore balance of power between the two co

Some topics in this essay:
French Fleet, South Carolina, Luckily French, France French, Amity Commerce, Franco-American Alliance”, Troops America”, Spain Holland, West Indies, Hortalez Cie, hortalez cie, roderigue hortalez, “france the…, treaty amity, amity commerce, treaty amity commerce, roderigue hortalez cie, alliance france, amity commerce signed, of… alliance”, american cause, “first fruits, france america, “first fruits of…, fruits of… alliance”,