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Tag Archives: Jedidiah Morse
Were New England’s Federalists Really Abolitionists?
During the 1780s Massachusetts abolished slavery. After that, the abolition society in Massachusetts stopped taking part in Philadelphia’s annual abolition convention.[1] After the economically crippling policies of Jefferson and Madison, the Federalists regained power in New England. The authorities segregated … Continue reading →
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How New England Considered Itself Morally Superior to the Rest of the Country
Carey admitted New Englanders did not assert their moral superiority with the same vehemence as when they claimed superiority and exclusivity in commerce. He concluded there was nothing to be gained politically. Carey had traveled extensively through New England. In … Continue reading →
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Tagged American Geography, Caius, Civil War, Democratic-Republicans, Economic sanctions, Embargo, Essex Junto, Hartford Convention, Jedidiah Morse, Joseph Dennie, Madison, Mathew Carey, Matthew Carey, New England, Olive Branch, OPort Folio, secession, secession 2012, secession petitions, War of 1812
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