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American History

America: Self-Interest and Profits

December 14, 2021

Americans had formed a constitution in search of self-interest and profits. However, newspapers and voluntary associations create a layer of resistance to political overreach by American governments. […]

Portrait of Alexis de Tocqueville
American History

Alexis de Tocqueville’s Journey across America

December 13, 2021

Alexis de Tocqueville wanted France to emulate America and become a republic. He traveled all over the United States to study and gather as much information as he could about the success of republicanism. […]

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American History

The Expansion and Strengthening of the American Army

November 22, 2021

In 1787, what Congress raised and supported was not much better than the Confederation’s version of an army and navy. Only after 1790, when Indians attacked the army regiments, did Congress vote to strengthen the forces. […]

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American History

Timothy Dwight: Secular Means to Sacred Ends

November 21, 2021

Dwight followed an appeasing approach with the students, focusing on academics than on any social hierarchy. He understood that in a republic like America, wooing, not commanding, was the order of the day. […]

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American History

Whiskey Rebellion: Conclusion and Impacts

November 21, 2021

Whiskey Rebels’ connection to Democratic-Republican Society made Washington call militia. However, Findley promised Washington that laws would be obeyed in future, bringing an end to both the Whiskey Rebellion and the Democratic-Republican Societies. […]

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American History

Thomas Jefferson and the Continental Embargo

November 20, 2021

Thomas Jefferson purchased New Orleans, and all of Louisiana province, from Napoleon. The British, eyeing the Mississippi River valley, reacted strongly, embroiling the American shipping trade in the feud. […]

A portrait of Thomas Jefferson.
American History

Thomas Jefferson: The New President

November 20, 2021

While a few Federalists did warm to Jefferson’s charms, he was completely unprepared for all the rumors, scandals and mud-slinging that was soon to come his way. […]

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