History of the United States of America, Volume 4 (of 9) : $b During the second administration of Thomas Jefferson

"History of the United States of America, Volume 4 (of 9): During the Second Administration of Thomas Jefferson" by Henry Adams is a late 19th-century historical text, recounting the key events and difficulties that the United States encountered during Thomas Jefferson's second presidential term, spanning 1805 to 1809, a time marked by escalating tensions with British naval powers; this volume explores notable incidents that impacted U.S. and British relations, such as the controversial attack on the USS Chesapeake by the British frigate Leopard; with its examination of the rising tensions between the United States and Great Britain, readers learn about challenges such as naval confrontations and sovereignty issues; it describes how the Chesapeake incident underscored American resentment towards British extradition practices and the broader impact of these conflicts on Jefferson's political maneuvering and national morale; setting the stage for discussions of diplomacy, national identity, and the difficulties Jefferson faced in responding to mounting public anger over foreign aggression.