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What the Federalists Did When Congress Declared War

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?

“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?

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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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and the “Force Act” were Constitutional Jefferson’s intent was to keep his embargo in effect until either the French repealed their decrees, or the British repealed their Orders in Council.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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Faults of the Federalists; Can the House Refuse to Fund Obamacare?

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

  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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