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Read, and notes of one way that this big problem is causing difficulty in the early United States .

From a letter from John Jay to Thomas Jefferson:
The powerlessness of our government becomes daily more
and more apparent.
Much, I think, is to be feared from the feelings that the
current state of things will raise in the minds of the rational
and well-intended. In their eyes, the charms of liberty will
fade; and in seeking for peace and security, they will too
naturally turn towards a government that can protect them
against those who oppress and upset them.
If the situation continues, tyranny may raise its head, or
the more intelligent part of the people may even wish for a
king.

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John Jay expresses concern in this letter to Thomas Jefferson about the powerlessness of the government in the early United States. He fears that the current state of things will lead to a loss of interest in liberty among the rational and well-intended citizens, and that they will turn towards a government that can protect them against oppression and upheaval. Jay also warns that if the situation continues, tyranny may arise or even the more intelligent citizens may desire a king. He believes that the government at the time is not able to effectively govern and maintain order, and this is causing difficulty in the early United States.

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