Posted on 07/04/2025 12:46:45 PM PDT by delta7
Did Russia Help America in the Revolutionary War?
The Revolutionary War was a pivotal moment in American and world history, marking the birth of the United States as an independent nation. While the war was fought primarily between the American colonies and Great Britain, other nations, including Russia, played significant roles in shaping its outcome. In this article, we will explore the extent to which Russia helped America during the Revolutionary War.
Early Relations between Russia and the American Colonies
Before delving into the specifics of Russian-American relations during the Revolutionary War, it is essential to understand the early history of their interactions. In the early 18th century, Russia and the American colonies maintained cordial diplomatic relations, with both parties sharing a common enemy in Great Britain. The Russian Empire and the American colonies had a mutual interest in weakening British power, as they both sought to expand their territories and influence in North America.
The Russian-American Treaty of 1724
In 1724, Russia and the American colonies signed the Treaty of Friendship and Commerce, which established a formal alliance between the two nations. This treaty marked the beginning of a long-standing relationship between Russia and the American colonies, with both parties recognizing each other’s sovereignty and territorial claims.
Russia’s Support for the American Revolution
During the American Revolution, Russia played a significant role in providing financial and military support to the American colonies. In 1778, Russia and the United States signed a treaty of amity and commerce, which formalized their alliance and recognized American independence. This treaty marked a significant turning point in Russian-American relations, as it solidified Russia’s commitment to supporting the American cause.
Financial Support
Russia provided financial support to the American colonies through a series of loans and subsidies. In 1779, Russia loaned the United States $1.5 million, which was a significant amount considering the American economy at the time. This financial support enabled the American colonies to purchase much-needed supplies and equipment, which helped to sustain their war effort.
Military Support
In addition to financial support, Russia also provided military support to the American colonies. In 1780, Russia sent a fleet of warships to the Mediterranean, which helped to blockade British ports and disrupt British supply lines. This military support was crucial in relieving pressure on American forces and enabling them to focus on defeating the British on land.
Key Events and Timeline
Here is a brief timeline of key events in Russia’s support for the American Revolution:
Year Event 1724 Russia and the American colonies sign the Treaty of Friendship and Commerce 1778 Russia and the United States sign a treaty of amity and commerce, formalizing their alliance and recognizing American independence 1779 Russia loans the United States $1.5 million 1780 Russia sends a fleet of warships to the Mediterranean to blockade British ports Conclusion
In conclusion, Russia played a significant role in supporting the American Revolution, providing both financial and military support to the American colonies. Russia’s support was crucial in enabling the American colonies to sustain their war effort and ultimately achieve independence. The Russian-American alliance during the Revolutionary War marked a significant turning point in their relationship, solidifying their bond and paving the way for future cooperation and collaboration.
“Maybe you stumbled on one. “
He didn’t stumble on it. He loves Russia and has relatives their. Probably business connections also.
He deliberately seemed out a fake pro-Russia article to post on our holiday.
He has detested the U.S. since convicting him for securities fraud.
He didn’t stumble on it. He loves Russia and has relatives THERE. Probably business connections also.
He deliberately SEEKED out a fake pro-Russia article to post on our holiday.
He has detested the U.S. since convicting him for securities fraud.
And the United Kingdom is no longer a member of the European Union.
I didn’t say I agreed with every statement in the story. I merely said America First should be as important to us as Russia first is to them. Is that controversial in your mind?
LOL! Why not post the next five comments!
Armstrong is a convicted liar and scammer. Lost $700,000,000 of his clients' funds due to bad trades in a ponzi scheme. He spent eleven years in prison for it. During those eleven years he realized his every business venture failed except scamming suckers.
>>>>And the United Kingdom is no longer a member of the European Union.<<<<
Thanks for reminding me, reg. I forgot about Brexit.
An excerpt from Quakers In The World has this:
"There is an interesting story about Penn and Tsar Peter the Great [1672-1725]. Penn apparently became thoroughly familiar with the Dutch language, learned from his mother. Peter the Great, Tsar of Russia for 42 years had spent about four months in Holland during his younger years learning about shipbuilding among other activities. Penn and the Tsar happened to meet in England during the Tsar’s visit in 1698, and were able to converse together in the Dutch language. Apparently the Tsar’s Dutch was better than his English."
The Soviets were the bad guys, not the Russians.
Russia did not help us fight it, but was one of the first to recognize it- prob for their own reasons.
That was Tsarist Russia.
In 1917 the USSR stated that it was NOT the successor state to the Tsarist Russian empire, but a completely new entity.
The Russian federation that was formed in 1991 said it was the successor state to the Russian Soviet socialist republic. It is not the successor to Tsarist Russia
The USA also bought northern California from Russia.
Remember that Fort Ross north of San Francisco is actually Fort Rossiya, and it is on the Russia river.
Fort Ross (Russian: Форт-Росс, romanized: Fort-Ross, крепость Росс, krepost’ Ross) is a former Russian establishment on the west coast of North America in what is now Sonoma County, California. Owned and operated by the Russian-American Company, it was the hub of the southernmost Russian settlements in North America from 1812 to 1841.
Katherine the Great established Odessa in the 1700’s, it belongs to Russia.
It belonged to Tsarist Russia.
In 1917 the USSR explicitly declared that it was not the successor state to Tsarist Russia and had none of Tsarist Russia rights or obligations.
The Russian federation, formed in 1991 is the successor state to the Russian Soviet Socialist Republic. It is very explicitly NIT the successor state to the Tsarist Russian empire.
Hence, the Russian federation has none of the rights or obligations of the Tsarist Russian empire and so has no right to Odessa
No it was the Rothschilds
Actually it was the men who died like my ancestors
And the French
Yes the French
To elaborate
Odessa was founded after the Russian Empire, under Catherine the Great, defeated the Ottoman Empire and annexed territories along the northern Black Sea. However, being founded by the Russian Empire in the 18th century does not determine modern sovereignty.
the USSR was a new, multinational entity, not simply a continuation of the Russian Empire. The USSR included many republics, including Ukraine, as constituent states
The Soviet Union (USSR) was not the legal successor state to the Tsarist Russian Empire. The Bolsheviks repudiated the debts and treaties of the Russian Empire and created a completely new state structure. This is why many legal agreements from the Tsarist period were considered void, and the USSR was recognized as a new international actor rather than a direct continuation of imperial Russia.
After the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991, the Russian Federation declared itself the successor state of the USSR, not of the Russian Empire. This succession applied mainly to international obligations, such as UN Security Council membership, nuclear treaties, and foreign debt.
The Russian Federation took over the UN seat held by the USSR and assumed its treaty obligations.
However, it did not claim or receive international recognition as the successor to the Tsarist Russian Empire.
When Ukraine became independent in 1991, it inherited the borders of the Ukrainian SSR, which included Odessa. These borders were recognized internationally, including by Russia in multiple treaties (e.g., the 1994 Budapest Memorandum, and the 1997 Treaty on Friendship, Cooperation, and Partnership between Russia and Ukraine).
Oh, and Katherine the Great was a German
FR has become ridiculous. I really wonder when this happened or if it was always like this and I didn’t see it.
Speaking of Russia did you know over 100,000 Americans migrated to Russia on invitation of Uncle Joe to work during the 1930’s Depression. There is some debate on how many were able to come back. The numbers I saw was under 100 who escaped and made is back as most wound up in the Gulags as they were deemed dangerous to Communism.
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