Special Discussion Board. Benjamin Franklin's Time in France.

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Benjamin Franklin's Time in France
How was Franklin received in France? Was he liked and, if so, why and by whom?
Generally, there were some traits that Benjamin Franklin possessed that impressed France. Sources indicate that France admired him because of his unchallengeable personality (Potter par. 1). Franklin’s arrival was significantly celebrated in France. Upon his arrival in Paris, Franklin was welcome by Diane de Vobrillac, a confidant of King Louis XVI. Following the above, France made him become their most trusted ambassador. Even though at this stage, Franklin was still unable to speak French fluently, the French government was glad for his role. They frequently provided him with the opportunities of learning French so that he could live like a French national. Following the battering welcome in France, he was made to become the first official ambassador and diplomat to thirteen colonies. During this time, France was persistently availing the Continental Army with weapons, particularly, between the years of 1778 and 1728. Much as Franklin was loved in France, Britain was unhappy with his alliance with France. He continued residing in a suburb of passey, in the house that was freely donated to him by Jacques Donatren Le Ray de Chaumont, a financially stable French national. While in Passey, he befriended the rich man, who bankrolled his political ambitions, which helped him plan for a revolution. Therefore, Franklin’s arrival was so much celebrated in France since the French nationals loved his personality.
2. What was the nature of Franco-British relations by the 1770s?
It should be noted that France has been the most sounding country in Europe. Its strength emanated from the fact that France had various resources that helped the government implement more developments in the country. As such, she developed an overheated desire to conquer the European continent, which was contrary to the interest of some countries. Indeed, this caused the conflict of interests and also explains why France was involved in the "Seven Years War" with their traditional enemy, England. Sincerely, this was one of the remarkable wars fought in the European continent, with the saddest results. On the unfortunate note, France was unspeakably defeated by England in this war, which led to France’s loss of their prestigious position (Vickers par. 1). France thought that their high-status position in Europe would help them overcome every nation that opposes them.
Following that, France sought to combine with the English colonies to combat unstoppable England. Specifically, France sought aid from these colonies so as to pool forces against England. It implies that France had the overwhelming ambition of avenging the defeat they suffered in the Seven Years War. Therefore, the leading reason for France’s connivance with the colonies was to regain powers to defeat their enemy, England.
3. What was France hoping to get out of American independence?
Both France and England have for long been colonial rivals. France, being the most prestigious nation in Europe by then, she intended to establish their colonies all over the European continent. Their action provoked England that had the same point of view of conquering some other countries. Such acts created wars between these two great nations (France and England), in which France massively lost the battle to their opponent. Since France failed to maintain their powers to win the seven years wars (1756-1763), they sought assistance for England colonies to help them defeat England. They did this with the direct intent of wining England so that they regain their prestigious position (Zeller par. 9). France believed that this would only be achievable through helping America gain their independence. They knew that America’s independence would create friendship between France and America. As such, this would simplify trade between these countries, which would be effective to boost their economy for more developments. In a nut shell, France thought that America would become the potential market for their goods, only if they smashed England. I...