• The Olive Branch by Mathew Carey

  • Sep 29 2024
  • Duración: 11 m
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The Olive Branch by Mathew Carey

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  • The provided text is an excerpt from "The Olive Branch," a political treatise written in 1815 by a politically-motivated author. This text delves into the political and economic tensions between the United States and Britain in the early 19th century, especially during the War of 1812. The author critiques the actions of both the American and British governments, highlighting issues like impressment, the Embargo Act, and the political divisions within the United States. He argues that the Federalists, who generally favoured Britain, misrepresented the situation to both the British and American publics, leading to an unnecessary war. Throughout the text, the author also expresses his concerns about potential unrest and even separation within the United States, driven by these political and economic tensions.

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