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Was Madison Right? Could War Have Been Avoided?

War with Britain could have been avoided.  In England the winter of 1811-1812 was one of the worst on record.  Crops failed.    Wheat prices soared.  With non-intercourse with Britain in effect, the once lucrative export market to America for manufactured … Continue reading

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