8. Growing Pains: The New Republic, 1790–1820
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1781
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The Fears of the Jeffersonian Republicans
1981
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Thomas Jefferson’s Racism, 1788
1853
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Black scientist Benjamin Banneker demonstrates black intelligence to Thomas Jefferson, 1791
1986
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Creek headman Alexander McGillivray (Hoboi-Hili-Miko) seeks to build an alliance with Spain, 1785
1785
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Abigail Bailey Escapes an Abusive Relationship, 1815
1815
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