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Faults on Both Sides; Can the House Refuse to Fund Legislation It Opposes?

Posted on March 31, 2013 by “Caius”

  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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How Jefferson and Madison’s Use of Newspapers Contributed to Secession Threats

Posted on December 9, 2012 by “Caius”

 Jefferson and Madison Used Newspapers to Launch Their Party           In the Early Republic, newspapers evolved into partisan publications.    John Fenno, a journalist for the Boston Centinel, wrote a defense of the Constitution, attracting the attention of prominent Federalists.    In … Continue reading →

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