Tag Archives: Leopard and Chesapeake Affair

How Jefferson’s Attempt to End Impressment Led to Talk of Secession

Posted on March 15, 2014 by “Caius”

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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Faults of the Federalists; Can the House Refuse to Fund Obamacare?

Posted on March 24, 2013 by “Caius”

Mathew Carey published the Olive Branch on November 8, 1814.  The full title was The Olive Branch: or Faults on Both Sides, Federal and Democratic, A Serious Appeal on the Necessity of Mutual Forgiveness & Harmony, to Save our Common … Continue reading →

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