The Growth of the United StatesH. Holt, 1925 - 862 pages |
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... ENGLAND . 51 Roger Williams , 51-53 ; Anne Hutchinson , 53-55 ; Connecticut , 55-56 ; New Haven , 56 ; the New England Confederation , 56-60 . VI . ENGLISH COLONIZATION AFTER 1660 .... 61 The Restoration , 61-62 ; Carolina , 62-63 ; New ...
... ENGLAND . 51 Roger Williams , 51-53 ; Anne Hutchinson , 53-55 ; Connecticut , 55-56 ; New Haven , 56 ; the New England Confederation , 56-60 . VI . ENGLISH COLONIZATION AFTER 1660 .... 61 The Restoration , 61-62 ; Carolina , 62-63 ; New ...
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... England and Philip Augustus of France , found themselves in a distinctly better position than the majority of their opponents ; as their power increased , feudal power began to weaken . By the fif- teenth century signs of the modern ...
... England and Philip Augustus of France , found themselves in a distinctly better position than the majority of their opponents ; as their power increased , feudal power began to weaken . By the fif- teenth century signs of the modern ...
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... England . But the new king , Henry VII , was ready to indulge his interest in exploration , provided it could be done at little cost . In 1497 another Genoese sailor , John Cabot , sailing under an English commission , discovered the ...
... England . But the new king , Henry VII , was ready to indulge his interest in exploration , provided it could be done at little cost . In 1497 another Genoese sailor , John Cabot , sailing under an English commission , discovered the ...
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... England was reinforced by certain other issues , among which religion and the beginnings of national pride were especially important . As the great champion of Catholicism Philip II was prepared , if he could , to overthrow ...
... England was reinforced by certain other issues , among which religion and the beginnings of national pride were especially important . As the great champion of Catholicism Philip II was prepared , if he could , to overthrow ...
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... England . When his Dutch subjects rebelled against the rule of his none too amiable half - sister , Elizabeth sent them encouragement , in secret of course , and subse- quently both material help in money and men . Even though the value ...
... England . When his Dutch subjects rebelled against the rule of his none too amiable half - sister , Elizabeth sent them encouragement , in secret of course , and subse- quently both material help in money and men . Even though the value ...
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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.