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The Treaty of Amity and Commerce that the United States and France concluded in 1778 was based on this treaty and was signed concurrently with the Treaty of Alliance that included provisions of a military nature. The Model Treaty also served as a template for further commercial treaties the United States would make in the coming years.

As the delegates to the Continental Congress became more amenable to declaring independence, they considered forging foreign alliances to assist in the struggle. Virginia delegate George Wythe originally advanced the suggestion of seeking an international alliance in early 1776, and the idea was referred to the committee. This suggestion inspired other leading statesmen, including Massachusetts delegate John Adams.