23: Prelude to America's Forgotten War
History That Doesn't Suck
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Impressments and the Attack on the Chesapeake
This chapter discusses the events leading up to America's Forgotten War, starting with a Republican riot in the streets of Baltimore. It covers President Thomas Jefferson's accomplishments during his first term, including cutting taxes, reducing the national debt, and doubling the size of the country through the Louisiana Purchase. However, things become more challenging during his second term as Britain and France go back to war, leaving America stuck in the middle.
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