The Growth of the United StatesH. Holt, 1925 - 862 pages |
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... Congress " assembled , Washington had already been defeated at the forks of the Ohio , and the French were securely established at Fort Duquesne . The advance of the French , and the lack of any visible signs of colonial coöperation ...
... Congress " assembled , Washington had already been defeated at the forks of the Ohio , and the French were securely established at Fort Duquesne . The advance of the French , and the lack of any visible signs of colonial coöperation ...
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... Congress . After sending off Paul Revere with the letters to the other colonies , Adams and the committee of ... Congress , something which they had been discussing for several years . On account of the numerous references to a Congress ...
... Congress . After sending off Paul Revere with the letters to the other colonies , Adams and the committee of ... Congress , something which they had been discussing for several years . On account of the numerous references to a Congress ...
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... Congress . There , along with representatives from other colonies , they were to decide upon measures for the recovery and establishment of their rights and liberties , and the restoration of harmony between Britain and her colonies ...
... Congress . There , along with representatives from other colonies , they were to decide upon measures for the recovery and establishment of their rights and liberties , and the restoration of harmony between Britain and her colonies ...
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... Congress stand out with particular significance . One was the adoption of the Suffolk resolves , the product of the Boston radicals . These declared that no obedience was due to the Coercive Acts , and advised the people to prepare for ...
... Congress stand out with particular significance . One was the adoption of the Suffolk resolves , the product of the Boston radicals . These declared that no obedience was due to the Coercive Acts , and advised the people to prepare for ...
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... Congress set apart a day for discussing the plan , and then , after discussion , defeated it , by the vote of a single colony . The radicals immediately expunged from the records every reference to the Gal- loway Plan , so the official ...
... Congress set apart a day for discussing the plan , and then , after discussion , defeated it , by the vote of a single colony . The radicals immediately expunged from the records every reference to the Gal- loway Plan , so the official ...
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Page 234 - 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...
Page 409 - The cup of forbearance had been exhausted, even before the recent information from the frontier of the Del Norte. But now, after reiterated menaces, Mexico has passed the boundary of the United States, has invaded our territory, and shed American blood upon the American soil.
Page 69 - I choose to solve the controversy with this small distinction, and it belongs to all three: any government is free to the people under it (whatever be the frame) where the laws rule and the people are a party to those laws, and more than this is tyranny, oligarchy, or confusion.
Page 655 - Today the United States is practically sovereign on this continent, and its fiat is law upon the subjects to which it confines its interposition.
Page 645 - European conditions. The fruits of the toil of millions are boldly stolen to build up colossal fortunes for a few, unprecedented in the history of mankind; and the possessors of these, in turn despise the Republic and endanger liberty. From the same prolific womb of governmental injustice we breed the two great classes — tramps and millionaires.
Page 523 - It would be superfluous in me to point out to your lordship that this is war.
Page 475 - I now reiterate these sentiments ; and in doing so I only press upon the public attention the most conclusive evidence of which the case is susceptible, that the property, peace, and security of no section are to be in anywise endangered by the now incoming administration.
Page 391 - I will be as harsh as truth, and as uncompromising as justice. On this subject I do not wish to think, or speak, or write, with moderation.
Page 645 - The conditions which surround us best justify our cooperation: we meet in the midst of a nation brought to the verge of moral, political, and material ruin.
Page 475 - I have no purpose, directly or indirectly, to interfere with the institution of slavery in the States where it exists. I believe I have no lawful right to do so; and I have no inclination to do so.