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What the Federalists Did When Congress Declared War

Posted on May 19, 2013 by “Caius”

The Federalists formed the “Peace Party.”  Its purpose was to force the government into declaring peace.  The Federalists hoped to do this by condemning the war, Madison and his administration, Congress, and anyone who supported the war. To counter their … Continue reading →

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The War of 1812: Whose Fault Was It?

Posted on May 5, 2013 by “Caius”

“The first principle of all republican government—and of all government founded on reason and justice,” Carey wrote “is that the will of the majority, fairly and constitutionally expressed, is to be the law of the land.  To that the minority is … Continue reading →

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Who Acted with More Virtue, the Democratic-Republicans or the Federalists?

Posted on April 28, 2013 by “Caius”

Faults on Both Sides:  A Comparison Faults of the Democratic-Republicans: 1.  The Federal Constitution:  Fearing tyranny, they failed to give the federal government enough power when writing the Constitution. 2.  The Navy:  They objected to forming a navy. 3.  Treaty with … Continue reading →

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Was Federalist Criticism of Madison Unjust?

Posted on April 21, 2013 by “Caius”

Faults of the Federalists:  (continued) 7.  The Erskine Arrangement Revisited To recap:  The Federalists accused Jefferson and Madison of being influenced by the French.  This accusation was disturbing.  The atrocities of the French Revolution were a recent memory.  Carey pointed out … Continue reading →

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Faults on Both Sides: Incorrect Allegations Concerning Impressment

Posted on April 14, 2013 by “Caius”

Faults of the Federalists (continued) 6.  Incorrect Allegations Concerning Impressment When Britain went to war with France in 1793, the British Navy had 16,600 sailors.  As the war continued demand for seamen increased.  By 1797, the number of sailors in the … Continue reading →

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Faults on Both Sides (continued) and Should the House Fund Legislation It Opposes?

Posted on April 6, 2013 by “Caius”

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and the “Force Act” were Constitutional Jefferson’s intent was to keep his embargo in effect until either the French repealed their decrees, or the British repealed their Orders in Council.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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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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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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How Mathew Carey Found Fault with Democratic-Republicans

Posted on March 10, 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 … Continue reading →

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How New England Responded When the British Invaded Washington; What is the American Colonization Society?

Posted on February 24, 2013 by “Caius”

How New England Responded When the British Invaded Washington In August 1814, British troops invaded Washington and burned the White House.  Inhabitants of Maine, under occupation, swore loyalty to Britain.  Massachusetts pulled its troops out of service to the United … Continue reading →

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