Creating the United States

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Not All Republicans Reconcile with Federalists

Not all Republicans Reconcile with Federalists (140.00.00)

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James Monroe (1758–1831), governor of Virginia, was one of the many Republicans who did not want to follow Thomas Jefferson’s lead in reconciling with the Federalists. Monroe wanted the Federalists removed from office and replaced by committed Republicans with a long history of loyalty to Jefferson and their party.

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James Monroe (1758–1831), governor of Virginia, was one of the many Republicans who did not want to follow Thomas Jefferson’s lead in reconciling with the Federalists. Monroe wanted the Federalists removed from office and replaced by committed Republicans with a long history of loyalty to Jefferson and their party.