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How Moderates Continued to Control the Convention
Otis’ control of the agenda caused intense debate from those who wanted constitutional amendments. James Hillhouse, of Connecticut, a staunch advocate of constitutional amendments was horrified by measures he considered timid and halfway. He urged more action pressing for the … Continue reading
Posted in From The Desk, Secession
Tagged Caius, Civil War, Democratic-Republicans, Economic sanctions, Essex Junto, Federalists, George Bliss, George Cabot, Harrison Gray Otis, Hartford Convention, James Hillhouse, Mathew Carey, Matthew Carey, New England, Olive Branch, secession 2012, secession petitions, War of 1812
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