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3 matches to Barnburners
Barnburners. 1842-54. US radical anti-slavery Democrats vs Hunkers.
Hunkers. 1840s. NY Democrats vs Barnburners.
Van Buren, Martin. 1782-1862. US president 1837-41. Independent treasury, US neutrality. Barnburner. Called “Little Magician” for his political dexterity.