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Tag Archives: Embargo Act of 1807
Federalists Organized Another Constitutional Convention
Madison was elected the next president of the United States in 1808. For the Federalist Party’s leaders in New England, it was a significant setback. Their attempt to unify the party by a moderate course of action had failed.[1] The … Continue reading →
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How Jefferson’s Attempt to End Impressment Led to Talk of Secession
On June 21, 1807, the British frigate Leopard fired on the USS Chesapeake near Norfolk, Virginia, after the commander of the American vessel refused to let the British board it. The British killed three sailors and injured another eighteen. They … Continue reading →
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Tagged Caius, Democratic-Republicans, Economic sanctions, Embargo, Embargo Act of 1807, Essex Junto, Federalists, Hartford Convention, Jefferson, Leopard and Chesapeake Affair, Mathew Carey, Matthew Carey, New England, New England merchants, secession, secession 2012, secession petitions, War of 1812
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