Why did the French attack American ships?

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Jeremy Kim

17 October, 21:43

Why did the French attack American ships?

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Micah Hanna · Answer 1

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

Sydney Pierce · Answer 2

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.