USA HISTORY

FIRST CONTACTS 28000 BCE 1821 CE

SPANISH COLONIES

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Who is this:He was hired as a double agent for the Spanish. However, he double-crossed Spain as well by conspiring with U.S. Vice President Aaron Burr to build an independent country in Kentucky and Louisiana. He turns against Burr and testifies against him at his trial. He also tried to set up a neutral zone between Texas and Louisiana.
A
Jane Long
B
Dr. James Wilkinson
C
Philip Nolan
D
Augustus Magee
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -For almost two decades, through the War of 1812, James Wilkinson was the senior general in the United States Army. Amazingly, he was also Agent 13 in the Spanish secret service at a time when Spain’s empire dominated North America.

Detailed explanation-2: -Instead, he returned to Washington in November 1804 for the new congressional session. Burr’s previously chilly relations with President Thomas Jefferson and other key Republicans suddenly warmed and Jefferson even invited him to dine at the White House.

Detailed explanation-3: -Aaron Burr was charged with Hamilton’s murder in both New Jersey and New York, but he was never punished for the deed. Hamilton’s death did not end dueling in America.

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