The Growth of the United StatesH. Holt, 1925 - 862 pages |
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... hands of the Span- iards , " Almighty God , who never suffereth his elect to perish , sent us the ordinary breeze . " Francis Drake , a young relative of the eminent Hawkins , had nothing in particular to sell to the Spaniards , but he ...
... hands of the Span- iards , " Almighty God , who never suffereth his elect to perish , sent us the ordinary breeze . " Francis Drake , a young relative of the eminent Hawkins , had nothing in particular to sell to the Spaniards , but he ...
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... complicity , in the Ridolfi plot of 1572 , Philip's hands were anything but clean . If Philip was guilty of plotting against Elizabeth , she could give · her subjects free rein in their efforts to break ENGLISH SEAMEN 23.
... complicity , in the Ridolfi plot of 1572 , Philip's hands were anything but clean . If Philip was guilty of plotting against Elizabeth , she could give · her subjects free rein in their efforts to break ENGLISH SEAMEN 23.
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... hand , and the Company did not propose to give it a chance . In this same ordinance the Company announced its intention , once the system of government was properly established , of giving the General Assembly a negative on the ...
... hand , and the Company did not propose to give it a chance . In this same ordinance the Company announced its intention , once the system of government was properly established , of giving the General Assembly a negative on the ...
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... hands . Thomas Jefferson , who was typical of these aristocratic democrats , once prophesied that when commercial and industrial interests came to hold full sway in this country , the people would be far less happy . It is at least ...
... hands . Thomas Jefferson , who was typical of these aristocratic democrats , once prophesied that when commercial and industrial interests came to hold full sway in this country , the people would be far less happy . It is at least ...
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... hands . They began to raise troops , and Nathaniel Bacon , a dissatisfied member of the Council , assumed command . The governor promptly turned Bacon out of the Council , and the war became a three - cornered contest , with Bacon in ...
... hands . They began to raise troops , and Nathaniel Bacon , a dissatisfied member of the Council , assumed command . The governor promptly turned Bacon out of the Council , and the war became a three - cornered contest , with Bacon in ...
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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.