He made it plain that England's insistence upon the right to stop and search an American vessel, and England's persistent refusal to recognise a naturalised American citizen on board an American vessel, were the real causes of quarrel.
This clarifies key grievances that fueled tensions between America and England during a historical conflict.
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The heart of the country is fixed on higher and nobler things.
He used to get angry with men simply because they voted against him on questions in which he took an interest.
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