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Author of the U. S. Constitution and 4 U. S. President James Madison allows
the Philadelphia-based National Bank to die.

1811

BRITISH AND INTERNAL INTRIGUE CAUSE RUSSIA TO
BREAK OFF ITS ALLIANCE WITH NAPOLEON

Napoleon and Czar Alexander I of Russia had been enjoying friendly personal
relations. By 1811, however, tensions increase as Alexander comes under
intense pressure from political forces within the Russian nobility to break off the
alliance with France. Fearing another two-front war, Napoleon threatens serious
consequences if Russia forms an alliance with Britain.

By 1812, advisers (intriguers) to Alexander suggest an invasion of the French
Empire and recapture of Poland (now an ally of France). On receipt of
intelligence reports on Russia's war preparations, Napoleon prepares for a
preemptive offensive campaign against Russia. The invasion begins on June 23,
1812.