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Which was the first country to recognize the United States as an independent nation?

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago
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    Morocco

    On December 20, 1777, Morocco formally recognized the colonies as a unified sovereign nation.

  • 1 decade ago

    The French had a big hate on for the British at the time. They not only recognized the U.S. but they provided arms and troops. Look up Lafayette on Google.

  • 1 decade ago

    France in 1778

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