A Short History of the United States, 1492-1938Macmillan, 1939 - 1039 pages |
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... position of that church , lead to the enlargement of its membership , and promote its wider influence in political affairs . New England was especially An Anglican opposed to such a step , her ministers , the most influential class of ...
... position of that church , lead to the enlargement of its membership , and promote its wider influence in political affairs . New England was especially An Anglican opposed to such a step , her ministers , the most influential class of ...
Page 181
... position was insecure by reason Bunker Hill . of high ground behind Charlestown on the north and be- hind Dorchester on the south . If either place were fortified , his own position would be untenable . On the night of June 16 the Ameri ...
... position was insecure by reason Bunker Hill . of high ground behind Charlestown on the north and be- hind Dorchester on the south . If either place were fortified , his own position would be untenable . On the night of June 16 the Ameri ...
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... position on Missionary Ridge , and Sherman took up again the work of clearing it by hard fightng . To aid him , Grant directed Thomas to advance and take the works on the lower slopes . The order was executed , but the soldiers found ...
... position on Missionary Ridge , and Sherman took up again the work of clearing it by hard fightng . To aid him , Grant directed Thomas to advance and take the works on the lower slopes . The order was executed , but the soldiers found ...
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Exploring the Coasts of the New World | 31 |
The Gentlemen Adventurers | 41 |
Better Times in the Colony | 50 |
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