The Price of UnionHoughton Mifflin, 1950 - 750 pages Explores the origins and development of American political institutions. Contains a copy of the constitution, notes, bibliography, and index. |
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Page 132
... once more . Soured by the losses in San Domingo , and bored at the thought of further waiting , he had suddenly abandoned Talleyrand's policy of peace in Europe and expansion in North America ; but if the next ship brought good news ...
... once more . Soured by the losses in San Domingo , and bored at the thought of further waiting , he had suddenly abandoned Talleyrand's policy of peace in Europe and expansion in North America ; but if the next ship brought good news ...
Page 460
... Once again , there was nothing reassuring in the experience . 9 Secretary of State Seward played a wise and ... once declare war . He seemed to feel that the Confederacy would not be able to refuse so pleasing a suicide and would at once ...
... Once again , there was nothing reassuring in the experience . 9 Secretary of State Seward played a wise and ... once declare war . He seemed to feel that the Confederacy would not be able to refuse so pleasing a suicide and would at once ...
Page 464
... once more , when she re- fused to allow the Negro members of her legislature to take their seats . ) Each of the restored states had to vote in favor of the Fourteenth Amend- ment , which was declared ratified on July 28 . The new ...
... once more , when she re- fused to allow the Negro members of her legislature to take their seats . ) Each of the restored states had to vote in favor of the Fourteenth Amend- ment , which was declared ratified on July 28 . The new ...
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Prelude to a Federation | 25 |
Claims of the States to Western Lands 17831802 | 35 |
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