During the early nineteenth century, the Jeffersonian Party's base of strength was in the south
The party was formed by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison around 1792. It was opposed to the centralizing policies of the new Federalist Party as it believed that a strong central government posed a threat to liberty
The battle was a victory for the British, but the long-term strategic consequences favored the Americans. Howe had, once again, failed to follow up on his success and allowed Washington to escape with his army, leading to their encampment
Washington's army retired to a winter camp at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, where–with help from the Prussian General Von Steuben–it was able to further hone its skills and emerge the next year a superior force.
Pearl Street Station was the first commercial central power plant in the United States. It was located at 255–257 Pearl Street in the Financial District of Manhattan, New York City, just south of Fulton Street on a site measuring 50 by 100 feet (15 by 30 m).
