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Rivals and Friends: Jefferson as Administrator
Jefferson avoids Adams' mistakes in selecting his cabinet, appointing such talented administrators as Albert Gallatin and James Madison who share his views. In his first administration the Republicans control both houses of Congress, and Jefferson b...
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Revolution of a Different Sort: How Improvements in Transportation and Communication Impact Industrial Revolution
The industrial revolution is also fueled by improvements in transportation. Until the 1820s roads are the primary link between the East Coast and the country's interior. The expense of hauling goods overland causes some people to explore alternative...