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The Scientist Turned Spy: André Michaux, Thomas Jefferson, and the Conspiracy of 1793

We the People

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Federal Authority vs. Citizen Rebellion

This chapter examines the tension between federal power and citizen insurrections during the late 18th century, with a focus on the Whiskey Rebellion and the Kentucky conspiracy. It discusses George Washington's decisive actions to maintain order and the evolving perspectives of key figures like Jefferson on the use of federal force in response to unrest.

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