The trouble between England and America had grown out of the need for a continental revenue and the lack of a continental government with taxing power--a weakness experienced throughout the Revolution and under the Confederation.
Alexander discusses the financial challenges faced by America during the Revolutionary War.
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This reckless claim amazed his friends as much as it aroused his enemies, and he at once became the object of most cutting reproaches.
Let us agree to put contentions aside and complete our task.
No, Sirs! we know very little of the art of war, and General Scott a great deal.
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