The United States: An Experiment in DemocracyHarper, 1920 - 332 páginas |
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... independence of Great Britain on July 4 , 1776. Men of all classes , from the noble to the jailbird , were among the first English immigrants in the seventeenth century ; but for the most part the settlers were neither the outcasts nor ...
... independence of Great Britain on July 4 , 1776. Men of all classes , from the noble to the jailbird , were among the first English immigrants in the seventeenth century ; but for the most part the settlers were neither the outcasts nor ...
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... independence , the British gov- ernment was preparing to adopt measures for the closer integration of the Empire and for imposing upon the Colonies some part of the burden of imperial defense . The attempt of the government , in 1764-65 ...
... independence , the British gov- ernment was preparing to adopt measures for the closer integration of the Empire and for imposing upon the Colonies some part of the burden of imperial defense . The attempt of the government , in 1764-65 ...
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... independence . " This was true , and , now that the issue was so clearly one of legislative in- dependence and not merely one of taxation , the colonists gradually changed their argu- ment once more , and from this time on were inclined ...
... independence . " This was true , and , now that the issue was so clearly one of legislative in- dependence and not merely one of taxation , the colonists gradually changed their argu- ment once more , and from this time on were inclined ...
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... Independence was constructed on this theory . It does not mention Parlia- ment ; the charges of tyranny and oppression are all directed against the king , on the ground that the Colonies could declare their independence of the king only ...
... Independence was constructed on this theory . It does not mention Parlia- ment ; the charges of tyranny and oppression are all directed against the king , on the ground that the Colonies could declare their independence of the king only ...
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... independence , such a disaster to the Em- pire would entirely and forever discredit his system of government . This , in fact , came to pass ; the defeat of Cornwallis at Yorktown sealed the fate of Lord North's Ministry , and with the ...
... independence , such a disaster to the Em- pire would entirely and forever discredit his system of government . This , in fact , came to pass ; the defeat of Cornwallis at Yorktown sealed the fate of Lord North's Ministry , and with the ...
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Página 212 - If I could save the Union without freeing any slave, I would do it ; 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. What I do about slavery and the colored race, I do because I believe it helps to save the Union : and what I forbear, I forbear because I do not believe it would help to save the Union.
Página 135 - 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 125 - 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 269 - ... 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 212 - 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 124 - The great rule of conduct for us in regard to foreign nations is, in extending our commercial relations to have with them as little political connection as possible.
Página 268 - 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 212 - If there be those who would not save the Union unless they could at the same time save Slavery, I do not agree with them.
Página 201 - A house divided against itself cannot stand." I believe this government cannot endure permanently half slave and half free. I do not expect the Union to be dissolved — I do not expect the house to fall — but I do expect it will cease to be divided. It will become all one thing, or all the other. Either the opponents of slavery will arrest the further spread of it, and place it where the public mind shall rest in the belief that it is in the course of ultimate extinction ; or its advocates will...
Página 195 - 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.