Trade and Tensions
Congress attempts to navigate the tumultuous waters of international trade with Macon's Bill Number Two, which awkwardly reopens trade while threatening non-importation against Britain or France. Napoleon seizes the moment, manipulating the situation to provoke conflict with Britain, while war hawks in Congress eagerly support a path to war. The Little Bell Affair escalates tensions further, pushing the nations closer to inevitable conflict.In this clip
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