Why did the French attack American ships?

Question

Kelton Mcfarland

History

1 May, 13:35

Why did the French attack American ships?

+1

Answers (2)

Know the Answer?

Delaney Hartman · Answer 1

Britain and France looked for ways to weaken each other. One method was to cut off the other country's foreign trade. Britain warships started seizing American ships trading with France. French warships did the same to American ships trading with Britain.

Bentley Snow · Answer 2

Many leaders were angry that the U. S. for signing the Jay Treaty with Britain.