Political History 2/2

Here is where we publish articles about the social, political and military history of American society during the Colonial and Early Republic Eras. Where we feel it is needed, we also examine the origins of the subject. From time to time, we will also publish articles regarding Living History interpretative skills.

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America's First Political Factions - Federalists and Anti-Federalists

Oct 9, 2020
12 min

Political History

America's First Political Factions - Federalists and Anti-Federalists

As we approach the November 2020 Presidential election, US voters find themselves sharply divided between the two candidates in a way I...

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Aaron Burr, Thomas Jefferson, and the Insurrection Act of 1807

Jun 5, 2020
10 min

Political History

Aaron Burr, Thomas Jefferson, and the Insurrection Act of 1807

The Insurrection Act of 1807 has been in the news quite a bit this past week with lots of people talking about what it is and whether it...

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Agrarianism, Jefferson, and Westward Expansion

May 9, 2020
14 min

Societal/Cultural History

Agrarianism, Jefferson, and Westward Expansion

In Thomas Jefferson’s book, "Notes on the State of Virginia", he argued for a United States founded on an agrarian ideology. But just...

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Recreational Fishing in England and America - Part 1

Apr 9, 2020
13 min

Societal/Cultural History

Recreational Fishing in England and America - Part 1

Spring is arriving here in Virginia. The sun is coming out, the weather is beginning to warm, and we are all feeling the urge to get out...

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Testing the New Federal Government: The Whiskey Rebellion

Feb 28, 2020
9 min

Political History

Testing the New Federal Government: The Whiskey Rebellion

The early US central government, under the Continental Congress and later under the Articles of Confederation had been unable to levy...

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Alien and Sedition Acts: legislation that led to the defeat and destruction of the Federalist Party

Oct 24, 2019
7 min

Political History

Alien and Sedition Acts: legislation that led to the defeat and destruction of the Federalist Party

Alien and Sedition Acts: This legislation led to confrontation between the Jeffersonian Democratic-Republicans and the Federalist Party

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The Only Senator Ever Impeached by the House of Representatives

Oct 10, 2019
8 min

Political History

The Only Senator Ever Impeached by the House of Representatives

In the last several posts, we have focused on the efforts by France and Spain to affect US alliances and foreign policy and the US...

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The XYZ Affair and the Quasi War with France

Sep 26, 2019
7 min

Political History

The XYZ Affair and the Quasi War with France

At the end of 1797, Adams addresses Congress, and made it clear that there was a need “to place our country in a suitable posture of defense

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Defusing a Dangerous Situation - The Jay Treaty

Sep 12, 2019
13 min

Political History

Defusing a Dangerous Situation - The Jay Treaty

On 1 February 1793 Revolutionary France declared war on Great Britain, expanding a conflict already raging on the European continent . . . .

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The French Threat in the Mississippi Valley in the Early Republic

Aug 30, 2019
10 min

Political History

The French Threat in the Mississippi Valley in the Early Republic

One of the greatest threats to the country at this time . . . . . the scheming and plotting to involve America in war against Spain.

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The Citizen Genet Affair: Foreign Influence in the Early American Republic

Aug 16, 2019
7 min

Political History

The Citizen Genet Affair: Foreign Influence in the Early American Republic

Although one of the first tasks of the new government was to strengthen the domestic economy and make the nation financially secure, the...

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