The Story of American Democracy, Political and IndustrialAllyn and Bacon, 1922 - 791 pages |
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... freemen ( landowners ) or of their rep- resentatives . This recognition of political rights for the settlers , in a royal charter , is an onward step in the his- tory of liberty . The creation of the Virginia Assembly , and the devotion ...
... freemen ( landowners ) or of their rep- resentatives . This recognition of political rights for the settlers , in a royal charter , is an onward step in the his- tory of liberty . The creation of the Virginia Assembly , and the devotion ...
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... freemen . This phrase was the same that English kings had used for centuries to express the division of power between themselves and parliament , and meantime parlia- ment had grown in influence until it had gained much initiative and ...
... freemen . This phrase was the same that English kings had used for centuries to express the division of power between themselves and parliament , and meantime parlia- ment had grown in influence until it had gained much initiative and ...
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... freemen or their delegates . Moreover , the governor summoned other gentle- " Houses " men , as many as he pleased , by personal writs , independent of election . These appointed members sym- pathized naturally with the proprietor and ...
... freemen or their delegates . Moreover , the governor summoned other gentle- " Houses " men , as many as he pleased , by personal writs , independent of election . These appointed members sym- pathized naturally with the proprietor and ...
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... freemen " ) in four " General Courts " each year . But only some twelve freemen of the corporation had come to America . These were all of the gentry class , men of strong character and , most of them , of prudent judgment . Before ...
... freemen " ) in four " General Courts " each year . But only some twelve freemen of the corporation had come to America . These were all of the gentry class , men of strong character and , most of them , of prudent judgment . Before ...
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... freemen , the twelve had sole authority to rule the two thou- sand settlers and to make laws for them ; and the little oligarchy began at once to use this tremendous power . The first meeting of Assistants in America fixed the wages of ...
... freemen , the twelve had sole authority to rule the two thou- sand settlers and to make laws for them ; and the little oligarchy began at once to use this tremendous power . The first meeting of Assistants in America fixed the wages of ...
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Page 268 - Every state shall abide by the determinations of the United States in congress assembled, on all questions which, by this confederation, are submitted to them. And the articles of this confederation shall be inviolably observed by every state ; and the Union shall be perpetual.
Page 716 - But the right is more precious than peace, and we shall fight for the things which we have always carried nearest our hearts — for democracy, for the right of those who submit to authority to have a voice in their own governments...
Page 355 - HERE WAS BURIED THOMAS JEFFERSON AUTHOR OF THE DECLARATION OF AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE, OF THE STATUTE OF VIRGINIA FOR RELIGIOUS FREEDOM, AND FATHER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA: because by these, as testimonials that I have lived, I wish most to be remembered.
Page 273 - States, to devise such further provisions as shall appear to them necessary to render the constitution of the federal government adequate to the exigencies of the union...