Indigo was known throughout the ancient world for its ability to color fabrics a deep blue. Egyptian artifacts suggest that indigo was employed
Explanation:
On February 6, 1778, Benjamin Franklin was in France signing the Treaty of Amity and Commerce and the Treaty of Alliance. The Treaty of Amity and Commerce recognized the U.S. as an independent nation and promoted trade between France and America.
Portugal with arrival of Columbus in 1492
In both cases, neither the French nor the Germans succeeded. Due to lack of supplies, harsh weather conditions, and being in unfamiliar territory, both the French and the Germans were vulnerable to counterattack by the Russians, and eventually defeated.
