The Growth of the United StatesH. Holt, 1925 - 862 pages |
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... house , untied by family responsibilities , because he was a bachelor , and saved from the cares of state , because he was a younger son , Henry had the making of his career entirely in his own hands . At Sagres , on Cape St. Vincent ...
... house , untied by family responsibilities , because he was a bachelor , and saved from the cares of state , because he was a younger son , Henry had the making of his career entirely in his own hands . At Sagres , on Cape St. Vincent ...
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... House of Bur- gesses was not very different , in its powers , from the earliest Parlia- ments in England . Parliament met at the call of the king , and trans- acted the business he laid out for the members . They had no more independent ...
... House of Bur- gesses was not very different , in its powers , from the earliest Parlia- ments in England . Parliament met at the call of the king , and trans- acted the business he laid out for the members . They had no more independent ...
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... House of Burgesses was left untouched . This arrangement seemed to be thoroughly logical and sensible . There were two parties concerned in the government : the king , whose interests would be cared for by the governor and Council ; and ...
... House of Burgesses was left untouched . This arrangement seemed to be thoroughly logical and sensible . There were two parties concerned in the government : the king , whose interests would be cared for by the governor and Council ; and ...
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... House of Burgesses was virtually a planters ' club . And of course they became justices of the peace or sheriffs or militia officers , so that local as well as colonial government was in their hands . Thomas Jefferson , who was typical ...
... House of Burgesses was virtually a planters ' club . And of course they became justices of the peace or sheriffs or militia officers , so that local as well as colonial government was in their hands . Thomas Jefferson , who was typical ...
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... House of Burgesses elected in 1661 were in entire sympathy with him , and the whole government was managed by a small but very influential clique . From this little circle the newer communities near the frontier were excluded , and ...
... House of Burgesses elected in 1661 were in entire sympathy with him , and the whole government was managed by a small but very influential clique . From this little circle the newer communities near the frontier were excluded , and ...
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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.