The Story of American Democracy, Political and IndustrialAllyn and Bacon, 1922 - 791 pages |
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... independent and democratic state . On one occasion ( 1657 ) , a dispute arose between the Burgesses and An inde- democracy the governor . Governor Matthews and the pendent Council then declared the Assembly dissolved ( as a royal ...
... independent and democratic state . On one occasion ( 1657 ) , a dispute arose between the Burgesses and An inde- democracy the governor . Governor Matthews and the pendent Council then declared the Assembly dissolved ( as a royal ...
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... independent of election . These appointed members sym- pathized naturally with the proprietor and the governor , while the delegates sometimes stood for the interests of the settlers . As early as 1642 the differences between the two ...
... independent of election . These appointed members sym- pathized naturally with the proprietor and the governor , while the delegates sometimes stood for the interests of the settlers . As early as 1642 the differences between the two ...
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... independent in government even of other churches . To all other sects the The Pil- Separatists seemed the most dangerous of radi- grims in cals , - mere anarchists in religion . They had been persecuted savagely by Queen Elizabeth , and ...
... independent in government even of other churches . To all other sects the The Pil- Separatists seemed the most dangerous of radi- grims in cals , - mere anarchists in religion . They had been persecuted savagely by Queen Elizabeth , and ...
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... independent state . This it is not . It does not hint at independence , but ex- presses lavish allegiance to the English crown . And it is not a constitution though it does resemble a preamble to one it does not determine what officers ...
... independent state . This it is not . It does not hint at independence , but ex- presses lavish allegiance to the English crown . And it is not a constitution though it does resemble a preamble to one it does not determine what officers ...
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... independent of another in matters of church government . They wished to use the state to preserve their religion and church discipline . Winthrop declared that their purpose in coming to America was " to seek out a place of cohabitation ...
... independent of another in matters of church government . They wished to use the state to preserve their religion and church discipline . Winthrop declared that their purpose in coming to America was " to seek out a place of cohabitation ...
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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...