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How Jefferson’s Economic Sanctions Angered New Englanders

Posted on March 22, 2014 by “Caius”

  Jefferson’s intent was to keep the embargo in effect until either the French repealed their decrees, or the British repealed their orders.  Congress passed a ‘Force Act’ in 1809 bolstering the embargo.  It allowed federal agents to confiscate goods … 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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Secession in Massachusetts; Nullification in South Carolina

Posted on February 10, 2013 by “Caius”

Secession off the Coast of Massachusetts On the island of Nantucket off the coast of Massachusetts, a British gunboat patrolled the shore, cutting off supplies from the mainland. Some islanders begged for food in town.  The sea-going islanders, whalers by … Continue reading →

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States’ Rights in New England and South Carolina

Posted on February 3, 2013 by “Caius”

New England States Asserted their Rights to President Madison in 1813 By 1813, the state governments of New England were under Federalist control.   Federalists opposed the war from the beginning, and were poised to assert states’ rights to President Madison.  … Continue reading →

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Why New Englanders Opposed the War of 1812

Posted on January 19, 2013 by “Caius”

  On June 16, 1812, the British suspended their economic sanctions, but it was too late.  Two days later, well before the news reached Washington, Congress declared war on Great Britain.  Declaring war theoretically favored New England’s shipping interests:  Continuing impressment, … Continue reading →

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