A Short History of the United States, 1492-1938Macmillan, 1939 - 1039 pages |
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Page 108
... held in Charleston and all freemen were allowed to vote . It was claimed that persons in the interests of the proprietors thus controlled the elections , going so far as to allow In- dians and non - resident sailors to vote in order to ...
... held in Charleston and all freemen were allowed to vote . It was claimed that persons in the interests of the proprietors thus controlled the elections , going so far as to allow In- dians and non - resident sailors to vote in order to ...
Page 475
... held in the closing days of 1841 . This instrument was called the " People's Constitution . " The strong following of Dorr now alarmed the old party , who , in the convention ordered by the legislature , prepared a constitution known as ...
... held in the closing days of 1841 . This instrument was called the " People's Constitution . " The strong following of Dorr now alarmed the old party , who , in the convention ordered by the legislature , prepared a constitution known as ...
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... held that neither the president nor con- gress could declare martial law or try civilians by military tribunals in ... held that the statute was ex post facto . In Arkansas it was attempted to deprive confederates of license to practice ...
... held that neither the president nor con- gress could declare martial law or try civilians by military tribunals in ... held that the statute was ex post facto . In Arkansas it was attempted to deprive confederates of license to practice ...
Contents
Exploring the Coasts of the New World | 31 |
The Gentlemen Adventurers | 41 |
Better Times in the Colony | 50 |
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