Bourbon Family Compact

The Bourbon Family Compact was an agreement among American southern states in 1814-1816 aimed at promoting conservative policies and maintaining social order after the War of 1812. It reflected the interests of wealthy planters and elites, emphasizing respect for traditional authority, opposition to rapid change or reform, and a unified stance to preserve their social and political influence. Essentially, it was a coalition that prioritized preserving existing social hierarchies and resisting movements for greater democracy or social reform during that period.