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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and the “Force Act” were Constitutional Jefferson’s intent was to keep his embargo in effect until either the French repealed their decrees, or the British repealed their Orders in Council.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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Why the Olive Branch Was an Act of Courage for Carey; How the Nullification Crisis was Resolved

Why Writing the Olive Branch was an Act of Courage for Mathew Carey Carey published his book on secession, the Olive Branch, on November 6, 1814, shortly before the Hartford Convention.  It was an act of courage.  Carey was concerned his political … Continue reading

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