HIST 330 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Model Treaty, Mercantilism, Unilateralism
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Summarize foreign policy as not allying with any european powers since all of europe needed. Us isolationism equal freedom of action (unilateralism) John adam proposes the model treaty with france (trade and enlightened democracy) Benjamin franklin later signed a treaty with france providing military cooperation (partners forever). European powers want to defeat the british but do not want to create a powerful enemy in the freed colonies. Us goals: recognition of independence, freed trade (did not get this goal, fishing rights in newfoundland, trading rights in the caribbean/ access to the mississippi. British goals: maintain influence if not outright limited control of the colonies, prevent french encroachment, maintain mercantilist policies, payment for property, good and services lost to rebellion. French goals: keep the us weak, or exert influence over american affairs, regain lost territory from 7 years" war, prevent british expansion in the caribbean/worldwide. Jay adams and franklin seek the terms, ignoring agreements with france to negotiate together.
