Question

Why didn't benjamin franklin want england to be treated harshly during the peace negotiations?

a. king george iii was his cousin.
b. franklin was a spy for england.
c. he was afraid england would retaliate and attack the united states in the near future.
d. he believed the united states and england would become allies in the future.

Answer 1

its defiantly not a), lol. its c).

Answer 2

I think strongly that it's D. Franklin was a smart man, and should've known there was potential as an ally.