In this Book
- Pennsylvania and the War of 1812
- Book
- 2014
- Published by: The University Press of Kentucky
summary
In this study of Pennsylvania and the War of 1812, the author sees the political ambitions of the Republicans, rather than economic, diplomatic or expansionist motives as the primary impetus for the outbreak of the war. Fearful of the Federalists' growing strength, the Republicans exploited the friction with England to maintain their power and to secure the reelection of Madison to the presidency. In this strategy, Victor A. Sapio shows, Pennsylvania played a crucial but hitherto unrecognized part. The strongest Republican state, its politicians influential in their party's stance, Pennsylvania provided the largest number of votes for war, and willingly and consistently supported its prosecution.
Table of Contents
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- Acknowledgments
- pp. ix-x
- Introduction
- pp. 1-5
- 1. Expansion as a Cause for War
- pp. 6-24
- 4. Pennsylvania and Economic Coercion
- pp. 81-127
- 5. Party Solidarity as a Motive for War
- pp. 128-166
- 6. Pennsylvania at War
- pp. 167-193
- Conclusion
- pp. 194-198
- Bibliographical Note
- pp. 199-200
Additional Information
ISBN
9780813164212
Related ISBN(s)
9780813154251, 9780813188096
MARC Record
OCLC
933516019
Pages
216
Launched on MUSE
2016-01-01
Language
English
Open Access
No