Essex Junto
Definition
The Essex Junto was a group of extreme Federalists in Massachusetts that existed from 1796 to the early 1800s. They were known for their strong opposition to Thomas Jefferson and later, the War of 1812.
Analogy
Think of the Essex Junto as a group of friends in school who are always against what the popular kid (in this case, Thomas Jefferson) is doing. They're not just passively disliking him; they're actively trying to undermine his influence and power.
Related terms
Federalists: A political party in early U.S. history that advocated for a strong central government, commercial economy, and diplomatic relations with Britain.
Thomas Jefferson: The third President of the United States who was opposed by the Essex Junto due to his Republican values such as agrarianism and states' rights.
War of 1812: A conflict between the United States and Great Britain over British violations of U.S. maritime rights which was strongly opposed by New England Federalists like those in the Essex Junto.
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