1792, Washington: Partisanship Rising
American Elections: Wicked Game
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Compromise of 1790: Debt Assumption and Capital Location
This chapter explores the compromise of 1790, where Alexander Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson, and James Madison reached a deal on the assumption of state debts and the relocation of the U.S. capital. It delves into the debates and divisions in Congress, the emergence of partisan factions, and the growing influence of partisan newspapers during President Washington's first term.
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