Faeelin
Banned
A thought, inspired by some readings on the War of 1812.
By 1811, the British position was becoming desperate. Unemployment was rising, the cost of bread was soaring, and anti-machine riots broke out across the Midlands. The US went to war with Britain in 1812, leading to, after 3 years of warfare, no changes whatsoever.
Just as things were looking up for Bonaparte, of course, he went ahead with his invasion of Russia, and the rest, as we know, is history.
But there was another incident with Britain which led to war. In June of 1807, the USS Chesapeake was attacked by by the British Warship the Lepeord off the coast of Virginia. The Leopard demanded that the American warship be inspected for British deserters; when the commander of the Chesapeake refused, it was attacked, leaving three americans dead, 18 wounded, and four men taken by the British.
Now, it seems unlikely that Jefferson would have sparked a war with Britain over this.
A President Burr, however...
What are the effects?
Hmm. Upon reflection, a president Burr would have rather more effects than I discussed here.
By 1811, the British position was becoming desperate. Unemployment was rising, the cost of bread was soaring, and anti-machine riots broke out across the Midlands. The US went to war with Britain in 1812, leading to, after 3 years of warfare, no changes whatsoever.
Just as things were looking up for Bonaparte, of course, he went ahead with his invasion of Russia, and the rest, as we know, is history.
But there was another incident with Britain which led to war. In June of 1807, the USS Chesapeake was attacked by by the British Warship the Lepeord off the coast of Virginia. The Leopard demanded that the American warship be inspected for British deserters; when the commander of the Chesapeake refused, it was attacked, leaving three americans dead, 18 wounded, and four men taken by the British.
Now, it seems unlikely that Jefferson would have sparked a war with Britain over this.
A President Burr, however...
What are the effects?
Hmm. Upon reflection, a president Burr would have rather more effects than I discussed here.