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‘A Spirit Of Faction’: The Essex Junto And The Decline Of The Federalist Party, Julia Brown
‘A Spirit Of Faction’: The Essex Junto And The Decline Of The Federalist Party, Julia Brown
Armstrong Undergraduate Journal of History
Early American politics was largely characterized by fear, distrust, and blatant propaganda. There is perhaps no political faction that more fully embodies this fact than the Essex Junto. This essay delves into the history of this secretive faction from Essex County, Massachusetts and their impact on the post-Revolutionary period. Through analysis of both primary and secondary source material, this study seeks to decipher the true nature of the Junto, whether they wielded significant political influence or merely functioned as a useful propaganda tool for opportunistic Jeffersonians. This paper also examines the existing scholarship on this topic, mainly works created by …
Adam Smith And Religious Plurality In America, Drew Liquerman
Adam Smith And Religious Plurality In America, Drew Liquerman
Armstrong Undergraduate Journal of History
About the author:
Drew Liquerman is an undergraduate student pursuing a degree (Bachelor of Arts/International Honors) in International Relations in the College of William and Mary/University of St. Andrews Joint Degree Programme. At William and Mary, he is a member of the Political Psychology and International Relations research lab, and he is currently researching and writing papers on internet diplomacy and Former Soviet Central Asian States.