What was Burr's justification for bringing a private militia to the land he bought?
Aaron Burr was arrested... not for the reason you think!
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In 1807, Aaron Burr, known for killing Alexander Hamilton, faced no charges for the duel. However, he was later arrested for attempting to secede from the Union with a private militia in the Louisiana Territory. Burr claimed he was preparing for a potential war between the U.S. and Spain to seize Mexican land. Despite President Jefferson's disapproval, the Supreme Court found no evidence against Burr, leading to his release.
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