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