The United States: An Experiment in DemocracyHarper, 1920 - 332 páginas |
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Página 16
... union of the Colonies , it led them to realize that they could unite if they wished to do so , and that they had , after all , much in common , which ought to make them wish to do so . The men from Massachusetts and Pennsylvania and ...
... union of the Colonies , it led them to realize that they could unite if they wished to do so , and that they had , after all , much in common , which ought to make them wish to do so . The men from Massachusetts and Pennsylvania and ...
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... in complete independence of every other colony . The only bond of union between the colonies was the British government , and the people of the various colonies had usually but little intercourse with one 70 THE UNITED STATES.
... in complete independence of every other colony . The only bond of union between the colonies was the British government , and the people of the various colonies had usually but little intercourse with one 70 THE UNITED STATES.
Página 72
... Union . Each one has a written constitution , in accordance with which its government is organized ; and although in the course of time the trend toward a greater degree of democracy has brought about many modifications in detail , the ...
... Union . Each one has a written constitution , in accordance with which its government is organized ; and although in the course of time the trend toward a greater degree of democracy has brought about many modifications in detail , the ...
Página 73
... union had been achieved during the war by means of the Continental Congress ; but the Continental Congress was only a temporary body with no specifically determined powers - an assembly of deputies acting only upon instruction from ...
... union had been achieved during the war by means of the Continental Congress ; but the Continental Congress was only a temporary body with no specifically determined powers - an assembly of deputies acting only upon instruction from ...
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... union proved a complete failure . A government which could negotiate treaties , but could not execute them ; which ... union would have to be formed . This more perfect union was achieved by the adoption of the Constitu- tion of 1787 ...
... union proved a complete failure . A government which could negotiate treaties , but could not execute them ; which ... union would have to be formed . This more perfect union was achieved by the adoption of the Constitu- tion of 1787 ...
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Página 133 - With the movements in this hemisphere we are, of necessity, more immediately connected, and by causes which must be obvious to all enlightened and impartial observers. The political system of the allied powers is essentially different in this respect from that of America.
Página 210 - My paramount object in this struggle is to save the Union, and is not either to save or destroy Slavery. If I could save the Union without freeing any slave, I would do it; and if I could save it by freeing all the slaves, I would do it; and if I could save it by freeing some and leaving others alone, I would also do that.
Página 123 - Against the insidious wiles of foreign influence (I conjure you to believe me, fellow-citizens), the jealousy of a free people ought to be constantly awake; since history and experience prove, that foreign influence is one of the most baneful foes of Republican Government...
Página 267 - ... and it is further ordered, that where any town shall increase to the number of one hundred families or householders they shall set up a grammar school, the master thereof being able to instruct youth so far as they may be fitted for the university...
Página 210 - Union; and what I forbear, I forbear because I do not believe it would help to save the Union. I shall do less whenever I shall believe what I am doing hurts the cause, and I shall do more whenever I shall believe doing more will help the cause.
Página 266 - It is therefore ordered, that every township in this jurisdiction, after the Lord hath increased them to the number of fifty householders, shall then forthwith appoint one within their town to teach all such children as shall resort to him to write and read, whose wages shall be paid either by the parents or masters of such children, or by the inhabitants in general...
Página 210 - seem to be pursuing," as you say, I have not meant to leave any one in doubt. I would save the Union. I would save it the shortest way under the Constitution. The sooner the National authority can be restored, the nearer the Union will be
Página 193 - 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.
Página 199 - If we could first know where we are, and whither we are tending, we could better judge what to do, and how to do it.
Página 52 - That whenever any form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundations on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness.