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Author Adams, Henry, 1838-1918
Title History of the United States of America, Volume 4 (of 9) : During the second administration of Thomas Jefferson
Original Publication New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1889.
Credits Richard Hulse and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary "History of the United States of America, Volume 4 (of 9): During the Second Administration of Thomas Jefferson" by Henry Adams is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This volume focuses on the events and challenges faced by the United States during the second term of President Thomas Jefferson from 1805 to 1809, a significant period that includes tensions with British naval forces. The narrative examines critical incidents, notably the controversial attack on the USS Chesapeake by the British frigate Leopard, and its implications for U.S.-British relations. The opening of this volume details the backdrop of rising tensions between the United States and Great Britain, particularly surrounding naval engagements and issues of sovereignty. It begins with the incident involving the Chesapeake, highlighting the American frustration with British extradition of deserters and the broader implications of such conflicts for Jefferson's political strategies and national sentiment. As the chapter unfolds, it sets the stage for multifaceted discussions of diplomacy, national identity, and the administrative challenges faced by Jefferson amidst growing public unrest in response to foreign aggression. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class E300: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861)
Subject United States -- History -- 1801-1809
Subject United States -- History -- 1809-1817
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EBook-No. 72007
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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