In the spring of 1776 , Adams advocated on the floor of the Second Continental Congress that independence was necessary in order to establish trade .
Conversely trade was essential for the attainment of independence ; Adams specifically urged negotiation of a commercial treaty with France .
In the spring of 1776 , Adams advocated on the floor of the Second Continental Congress that independence was necessary in order to establish trade , and conversely trade was essential for the attainment of independence ; he specifically urged negotiation of a commercial treaty with France .