Nov 18, 2008

Shaping of America 1783-1815 Almanac | Foreign Entanglements: 1806–12

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Tensions grow
An economic war begins
Jefferson's embargo
Trade war continues
Election of 1808
Last efforts to revive trade
A new Congress
Growth of industry
Native American resistance
Preparing for war
A New State on the Eve of War
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After taking office in 1801, President Thomas Jefferson (1743–1826; served 1801–9) continued to promote the idea of a small national...

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