Europe and the United States (1776-1860)

Thomas Paine publishes "Common Sense" against the British Government

Jan 10, 1776

Catherine II (Russia) proclaims League of Armed Neutrality

Feb 28, 1780

This event helps America by placing most of the European powers against Great Britain

Congress approves the principles of Russia's League of 1780

Oct 5, 1780

US and Prussia sign a commercial treaty

Sep 10, 1785