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How New England Considered Itself Morally Superior to the Rest of the Country
Carey admitted New Englanders did not assert their moral superiority with the same vehemence as when they claimed superiority and exclusivity in commerce. He concluded there was nothing to be gained politically. Carey had traveled extensively through New England. In … Continue reading →
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Tagged American Geography, Caius, Civil War, Democratic-Republicans, Economic sanctions, Embargo, Essex Junto, Hartford Convention, Jedidiah Morse, Joseph Dennie, Madison, Mathew Carey, Matthew Carey, New England, Olive Branch, OPort Folio, secession, secession 2012, secession petitions, War of 1812
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How Newspapers in New England Inflamed Their Readers
Carey asserted that New England’s newspapers, especially those in Boston, wrote essays against Jefferson’s and Madison’s administrations. They repeatedly inflamed their readers with the following falsehoods: New England was not agricultural; it was commercial. States in the South were only … Continue reading →
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Tagged Caius, Civil War, Democratic-Republicans, Economic sanctions, Embargo, Essex Junto, Federalists, Hartford Convention, Jefferson, Madison, Mathew Carey, Matthew Carey, New England, Olive Branch, secession, secession 2012, secession petitions, War of 1812
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How the Federalists excited jealousy and discord, painting a “hateful picture” of the South
Carey wrote the Olive Branch to appeal to moderate Federalist farmers in New England. He aimed his criticism at wealthy Federalist merchants and the newspapers that promoted their views. [1] He singled out Boston, characterizing it as the “seat … Continue reading →
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Tagged American Colonization Society, Boston, Caius, Civil War, Connecticut Courant, Democratic-Republicans, Economic sanctions, Embargo, Essex Junto, Hartford Convention, Mathew Carey, Matthew Carey, New England, Olive Branch, secession, secession 2012, secession petitions, Slavery, War of 1812
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What the Federalists Did When Congress Declared War
The Federalists formed the “Peace Party.” Its purpose was to force the government into declaring peace. The Federalists hoped to do this by condemning the war, Madison and his administration, Congress, and anyone who supported the war. To counter their … Continue reading →
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Tagged Caius, Civil War, Democratic-Republicans, Economic sanctions, Embargo, Essex Junto, Federalists, Hartford Convention, Jefferson, Madison, Mathew Carey, Matthew Carey, New England, Olive Branch, Peace Party, secession 2012, secession petitions, War of 1812
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The War of 1812: Whose Fault Was It?
“The first principle of all republican government—and of all government founded on reason and justice,” Carey wrote “is that the will of the majority, fairly and constitutionally expressed, is to be the law of the land. To that the minority is … Continue reading →
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Tagged Caius, Democratic-Republicans, Economic sanctions, Embargo, Faults on both Sides, Hartford Convention, Madison, Mathew Carey, Matthew Carey, New England, Olive Branch, secession, secession 2012, secession petitions, War of 1812
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Who Acted with More Virtue, the Democratic-Republicans or the Federalists?
Faults on Both Sides: A Comparison Faults of the Democratic-Republicans: 1. The Federal Constitution: Fearing tyranny, they failed to give the federal government enough power when writing the Constitution. 2. The Navy: They objected to forming a navy. 3. Treaty with … Continue reading →
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Tagged Caius, Civil War, Democratic-Republicans, Economic sanctions, Embargo, Faults on both Sides, Federalists, Hartford Convention, Madison, Mathew Carey, Matthew Carey, New England, Olive Branch, secession, secession 2012, secession petitions, War of 1812
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Was Federalist Criticism of Madison Unjust?
Faults of the Federalists: (continued) 7. The Erskine Arrangement Revisited To recap: The Federalists accused Jefferson and Madison of being influenced by the French. This accusation was disturbing. The atrocities of the French Revolution were a recent memory. Carey pointed out … Continue reading →
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Tagged Caius, Civil War, Democratic-Republicans, Economic sanctions, Embargo, Erskine Arrangment, Madison, Matthew Carey, New England, secession, secession 2012, secession petitions, War of 1812
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Faults on Both Sides: Incorrect Allegations Concerning Impressment
Faults of the Federalists (continued) 6. Incorrect Allegations Concerning Impressment When Britain went to war with France in 1793, the British Navy had 16,600 sailors. As the war continued demand for seamen increased. By 1797, the number of sailors in the … Continue reading →
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Tagged Caius, Democratic-Republicans, Economic sanctions, Embargo, Essex Junto, Federalists, Hartford Convention, Jefferson, Madison, Mathew Carey, Mattyhew Carey, New England, secession, secession 2012, secession petitions, War of 1812
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Faults on Both Sides (continued) and Should the House Fund Legislation It Opposes?
Faults of the Federalists (continued) 5. The Embargo and the “Force Act” were Constitutional Jefferson’s intent was to keep his embargo in effect until either the French repealed their decrees, or the British repealed their Orders in Council. In 1809 … Continue reading →
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Tagged Appropriation, Caius, Civil War, Democratic-Republicans, Economic sanctions, Embargo, Enforcement Act, Essex Junto, Federalists, Fisher Ames.Jefferson, Force Act, Funding, Hartford Convention, Jay Treaty, Madison, Massachusetts, Mathew Carey, Matthew Carey, New England, Obamacare, Olive Branch, Pinckney's Treaty, Republican Party, secession, secession 2012, secession petitions, War of 1812
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Faults on Both Sides; Can the House Refuse to Fund Legislation It Opposes?
Faults on Both Sides Part II: Faults of the Federalists (continued) 3. British Orders in Council and the Federalists’ Reaction to Jefferson’s Embargo Frustrated in his war against Britain, Napoleon declared economic warfare with his Berlin Decree, November 21, … Continue reading →
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Tagged Blount-Madison Resolution, Caius, Civil War, Democratic-Republicans, Economic sanctions, Edward Livingston, Embargo, Federalists, Fenno, Jay Treaty, Jefferson, John Jay, Madison, Mathew Carey, Matthew Carey, New England, Obamacare, Olive Brance, secession, secession 2012, secession petitions, War of 1812, Washingtion
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