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Politics on Trial: Aaron Burr vs the Constitution

Past Present Future

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Intrigue and Treason: The Burr Conundrum

This chapter examines the fraught political landscape between Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr, focusing on the suspicions and motivations that shaped their rivalry. It explores the legal complexities of Burr's treason trial and the evolving definitions of treason, reflecting on the balance between national security and civil liberties in early American law.

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