Pennsylvania and the War of 1812

by Victor Sapio

Overview

In this study of Pennsylvania and the War of 1812, the author sees the political ambitions of the Republicans, rather than economic, diplomatic or expansionist motives as the primary impetus for the outbreak of the war. Fearful of the Federalists' growing strength, the Republicans exploited the friction with England to maintain their power and to secure the reelection of Madison to the presidency. In this strategy, Victor A. Sapio shows, Pennsylvania played a crucial but hitherto unrecognized part. The strongest Republican state, its politicians influential in their party's stance, Pennsylvania provided the largest number of votes for war, and willingly and consistently supported its prosecution.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780813188096
Publisher:	University Press of Kentucky
Publication date:	11/21/2021
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	216
File size:	723 KB
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

Victor A. Sapio is assistant professor of history at Western Carolina University.