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“Maine And Her Soil, Or Blood!”: Political Rhetoric And Spatial Identity During The Aroostook War In Maine, Michael T. Perry
“Maine And Her Soil, Or Blood!”: Political Rhetoric And Spatial Identity During The Aroostook War In Maine, Michael T. Perry
Maine History
The Aroostook War was a two-month standoff during the winter of 1839 between Maine and New Brunswick. Overlapping boundary claims had created a disputed territory rich in timber but lacking organization. Troops were mobilized, but war was averted when national leaders in Washington and London recoiled at the prospect of a third war between the two nations. The “war” has been dismissed by contemporary observers and historians alike because of the lack of shots fired. What has largely been overlooked, however, is the large body of political rhetoric churned out by Maine’s Democrats and Whigs during the dispute. In examining …
"The Lion Of The Day": Diplomacy, States' Rights, And Party Politics In The Aroostook War, John A. Soares Jr.
"The Lion Of The Day": Diplomacy, States' Rights, And Party Politics In The Aroostook War, John A. Soares Jr.
Maine History
Historians typically dismiss the so-called Aroostook War as an insignificant event that unfolded in the uncivilized northeast frontier. Yet this seemingly minor conflict allows us to examine how both partisan politics and the growing debate over national and state authority dominated political and diplomatic affairs in the antebellum period. This political contest highlights the roles played by Winfield Scott, a Whig, and John Fairfield, a Democrat, in achieving an acceptable compromise between Maine and New Brunswick. Like many regional affairs of this time, the Aroostook War can only be fully understood within this national context. John A. Soares, Jr. is …
"A Class Of Men”: United States Army Recruits In Maine, 1822-1860, Dale R. Steinhaurer
"A Class Of Men”: United States Army Recruits In Maine, 1822-1860, Dale R. Steinhaurer
Maine History
This article outlines the recruitment, demographic makeup, requirements and conditions for the United States Army in Maine between 1822 and 1860.
“The Poor People Had Suddenly Become Rich” A Boom In Maine Wheat, 1793-1815, Jamie H. Eves
“The Poor People Had Suddenly Become Rich” A Boom In Maine Wheat, 1793-1815, Jamie H. Eves
Maine History
The article discusses the important role played in the surreptitious trade in wheat to the British Empire during the Napoleonic Wars. Its European supplies choked off by tariffs and embargoes, Britain turned to Ireland and to the United States for grain.
The Rise And Fall Of Portland's Waterfront, 1850-1920, Robert H. Babcock
The Rise And Fall Of Portland's Waterfront, 1850-1920, Robert H. Babcock
Maine History
The article outlines the history of Portland’s seafront harbor given it’s geographic proximity to North Atlantic trades routes, competition from Canadian harbors and the cities decision to promote tourism rather than trade.
The Irish In Lewiston, Maine: A Search For Security On The Urban Frontier, 1850-1880, Margaret J. Buker
The Irish In Lewiston, Maine: A Search For Security On The Urban Frontier, 1850-1880, Margaret J. Buker
Maine History
This article discusses the immigration of the Irish into Lewiston in the period 1850 to 1880.
A New Look At The Invasion Of Eastern Maine, 1814, Barry J. Lohnes, Ronald Banks
A New Look At The Invasion Of Eastern Maine, 1814, Barry J. Lohnes, Ronald Banks
Maine History
The article discusses the capture of Eastern Maine by the British in 1814 and the roll of politics and the Massachusetts Governor in the loss. It is followed by a Comment on the article by Ronald Banks.