The Essex Junto was an extremist group of Federalists in New England who developed the idea of secession from the Union. They opposed Jefferson's presidency and the expansion of the South and West, and they wanted to protect New England's trade interests. They were particularly critical of the Louisiana Purchase and the embargo policies.

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The Essex Junto Was

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The Essex Junto was:

A) a group of New Englanders who supported the Louisiana Purchase
B) the name given to Republican supporters of Aaron Burr
C) an extremist group of Federalists in New England who developed the idea of secession from the Union
D) the primary supporter of Jefferson's Embargo Act
E) Jefferson's most trusted group of political advisers

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