Treaty of Alliance with France Primary Source Questions

February 6, 1778
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Read the Treaty of Alliance with France in its entirety here.


  1. Which nation does the Treaty anticipate might cause problems with both the United States and with France?
  2. What is the main purpose of the Treaty with France?
  3. What are the conditions under which both the United States or France must adhere to before making peace with Great Britain?