... after the revolution. Britain and America shared a common language and literature, and most importantly very strong economic links. Britain retained troops in the northwest and to a great degree controlled many aspects of American commerce as well as the extent of American expansion. This was the result both of the Britain's dominance of both credit in the United States and of maritime trade. The trans-Atlantic relationship remained very important for the United States. British policy makers however didn't spare a thought for achieving good relations with the United States, especially after 1793 and the onset of war with France. Britain didn't see the United States as a formidable threat at this time; the American army was small and their navy even smaller. It was felt that the independence and prosperity the Americans had won from the revolution were not held securely enough for the United States to 1, Reginald ...

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