23: Prelude to America's Forgotten War
History That Doesn't Suck
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Tensions and Negotiations: Britain, France, and the US in the Early 19th Century
This chapter explores the tensions between Britain, France, and the United States during the early 19th century, focusing on issues of trade, impressment, and maritime restrictions. It discusses the efforts of James Monroe and William Pinkney to negotiate a new treaty and the use of economic sanctions as a means of negotiation. The chapter also highlights the impact of non-importation acts and the embargo act on the American economy.
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