This Day in History: May 4

On May 4, 1778, the Continental Congress discussed two treaties with the French that had been signed in Paris by American and French officials on February 6, 1778. What are the major provisions of the treaty? What issues do these provisions seem to address? Why do you think the Secret Article of the Treaty was a secret? Compare this treaty with the Treaty of Amity and Commerce, which can be found in the same document. What are the major differences? [More]