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Editorial
March 3, 1828
The Virginian
Lynchburg, Virginia
What is this article about?
Editorial excerpt refuting claims of U.S. weakness under Jefferson and diplomatic blunders under Monroe leading to loss of British West India trade, emphasizing the country's undeveloped resources at the time.
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savage, in every corner of the globe? Was it in those halcyon days of Mr. Jefferson, so often referred to, when we could not spread a yard of canvass outside our harbors that was not subject to insult from the smallest canoe that rides upon the water? I refer not to that period in any disrespect to the distinguished individual who presides over us. Our country then had not developed its resources—had not acquired its character The gentleman further says, 'that the British West India colonial trade has been lost by the diplomatic blunders of the Administration. But what are the facts? During the administration of Mr. Monroe this subject
What sub-type of article is it?
Foreign Affairs
Trade Or Commerce
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
Jefferson Administration
Monroe Administration
British West India Trade
National Weakness
Diplomatic Blunders
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Jefferson
Mr. Monroe
The Gentleman
British West India
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Defense Of Jefferson And Monroe Administrations Against Trade And Weakness Criticisms
Stance / Tone
Defensive Refutation Of Opponent's Claims
Key Figures
Mr. Jefferson
Mr. Monroe
The Gentleman
British West India
Key Arguments
U.S. Was Weak Under Jefferson Due To Undeveloped Resources, Not Inherent Flaws
No Disrespect Intended To Jefferson
Loss Of British West India Trade Not Due To Monroe's Diplomatic Blunders
Facts From Monroe's Administration Contradict The Claim