An analysis of the great debate held between Robert Young Hayne and Daniel Webster in 1830, a pivotal moment in American history that helped define the nature of the Union and the role of states' rights. Swift takes the reader on a journey through the debate and its aftermath, exploring the arguments put forward by both sides and the historical context that led to this clash of ideas.

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