Indeed less dangerous to their interests. The continental system, not this continent but the european continent, was beginning to destroy the economies of other european states. Napoleon protected france from the economic war by asset stripping all of the conquered territories. First country to rebel would be russia, napoleons only serious ally, and a Major Trading nation with a big export trade geared towards supplying the british market. Inside the continental system from 1807 to 1811 russia saw their economy collapse. Being part of napoleons team was very bad for your business. In 1811 the czar of russia, alexander, realized that if he carried on like this his country would be bankrupt and he would follow his father to an early grave. The last time russia had made war on brittain the czar was murdered and they changed the government. Basically most of the landowners in russia relied on selling goods to the british to pay their bills. So the czar decided that bankruptcy and debt was
And newspaper reports of the early republic has been regarded by historians as a form of capitol dmen tear and not the least because theyre quite colorful. Men and women reported back home on what dolly wore, served, how she moved, and how she treated people. But, we have to look at these descriptions not just as mere celebrity mentions. The people who regarded dolly so minutely, whether members of the ruling elite or ordinary americans and europeans invested in the republican experiment, what they were looking for and how she looked and how she behaved, they were looking for signs and clues about the madisons themselves, maybe a specific political event, especially the declaration of war. And even for the fate of the republic. Some theres a lot at stake in these descriptions. After the American Revolution at a time of flux and change with very few real political structures in place. These new americans focussed on the persons of their leaders and the number one person they subjected t
Ships up with goods that they think will sell in america, and its a huge armada of trade crosses the atlantic, and business booms against. Theres then an economic setback, but essential the United States is able to rebuild its economic activity. So peace is really good for peace its good for the economy, war is not. A lesson the british had learned many years before. Yes, have you seen in the called Public Record sorry. Have you seen in the Public Record office any orders to coburn and ross to burn the public buildings in washington . And the implications being retaliation, question mark. Thank you very much. This is one of the Great Questions about what happens in washington. Were coburn and ross operating under specific orders to do something as specific as burning the white house . Certainly there was a sense that after the occupation of what is now toronto and the destruction of the public buildings there, and in other parts on the niagara front where there had been crossborder des
Signaling a difficult task for the family and friends of 6 yearold noah pozner laid to rest today. His twin sister survived the rampage. His older brother said he could have been anything, you know, as he would have grown older. So its a tragedy of Epic Proportions and we have no answers for this. You tell help that their community, their state and their nation, dare i say the whole world stands with them. Reporter 6yearold jack pinto, a new york giant fan, was buried with a representation of his idol. For my jersey to be his favorite player and so much that they want to bury him with it, it was unreal. Reporter on capitol hill the u. S. Senate and house of representatives observing moments of silence. With heavy hearts the connecticut delegation signaled their grief. Let each of us affirm that we will keep in our hearts and honor those who fell and that we will do everything that we can to ensure that this never happens again. Reporter as other towns around the country get ready for t
Meanwhile, discussions are focusing as much on the state of the church as they are focusing on a new leader. Danielle nottingham is in vatican city. Good morning. Reporter good morning, annemarie. The Catholic Church is under a lot of scrutiny right now. And the cardinals are really putting a lot of thought into understanding the controversy surrounding the church and also into getting to know each other. The college of cardinals arrived at the vatican this morning for the second day of congressional congressional meetings. Good morning. Reporter eight of the cardinals expected to take part in the election of a new pope have not yet made it to rome, but they are expected today. When they get here, the group can set a date to begin the voting process known as the conclave. Wed like to be done before holy week starts and have a pope. Wed go back to our diocese. Reporter the cardinals also say they are not going to rush it. They say the meetings are time to get to know the candidates and