History of the United States I / Unit 8 USH1 1082 short lesson, about 20 seconds
The Quasi-War
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The idea
France authorised its vessels to attack American shipping, producing an undeclared naval war fought mostly between French naval vessels and American merchant ships.
In practice
Robert Goodloe Harper toasting millions for defense, but not one cent for tribute, in June seventeen ninety-eight.
Where people slip
Charleston residents watched the horizon apprehensively, fearing a French invasion with Black troops from the Caribbean.
Your place on the trail
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