A school history of the United States of America, from the earliest discoveries to the year 1870. With maps and other illustrations, and an appendix ... States and the Declaration of Independence,

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1877 Excerpt: ...of Virginia succeeded Jefferson in the presidency (4 March, 1809), and Clinton was re-elected rice-president. Madison had much experience in public affairs, and was familiar with the machinery of the government. He had been secretary of state for the last eight years. He was cautious. Hence, he was deemed by some of his own party unequal to the perilous times which seemed to be at hand. l: Who was elected president r Who, vice-president? What experience had HadinOD in government affairs? How was he regarded? 2. Jefferson left the government surrounded with difficulties. The relations with England and France were equally unsatisfactory, and almost equally manacing. There was danger of war with either power, and the measures adopted to avoid it were damaging to the United States without securing redress. The embargo was partially repealed (27 Feb., 1809). It had excited angry resistance, especially in New England. The legislature of Massachusetts obstructed its enforcement, and John Quincy Adams declared that the object of the leaders of the opposition was, and had been for several years, a dissolution of the Union and the establishment of a separate confederacy. When the embargo was repealed, other enactments, as annoying and as futile, were adopted, suspended, revived, and modified. 3. Protracted negotiations only increased irritation. The grievance which ultimately became most prominent, because %. In what condition had Jefferson left the government? What relations were in an unsatisfactory condition? What danger threatened the republic? What had been done with the embargo? What did Adams declare? 3. What increased irritation? What was the most prominent grievance? What was Captain Rodgera ordered to do? How did his action affect the condition of affairs? ...