1. America and the Civil War
As historian Ted Alexander notes, in his essay on the causes of the civil war, "Beneath this great wealth and prosperity, America seethed. ... The Southern representation at the turn of the century were the Anti-Federalists, led by Thomas Jefferson. The Anti-Federalists spoke primarily for agricultural interests and values. ... No one was better prepared to defend the Constitution than New Yorker, and federalist, Alexander Hamilton. ... Known as "The Federalist Papers," these remarkable essays proved critical in achieving ratification of the constitution in the nation. ...
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