The United States: An Experiment in DemocracyHarper, 1920 - 332 páginas |
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... reasons - not the only reason , but one of the reasons why John Adams , and all those who depended on fees and wages for a living , those whose interest it was to have business in a flourishing condition , were in favor of the more ...
... reasons - not the only reason , but one of the reasons why John Adams , and all those who depended on fees and wages for a living , those whose interest it was to have business in a flourishing condition , were in favor of the more ...
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... The Declaration of Independence reflects and ex- presses this twofold character of the Revolu- tion . On the one hand it is a declaration of 1 the reasons which justified the separation from Great Britain ; 50 THE UNITED STATES.
... The Declaration of Independence reflects and ex- presses this twofold character of the Revolu- tion . On the one hand it is a declaration of 1 the reasons which justified the separation from Great Britain ; 50 THE UNITED STATES.
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An Experiment in Democracy Carl Lotus Becker. the reasons which justified the separation from Great Britain ; on the other hand it is a charter of democracy , a charter which ex- presses in classic form the universal rights of mankind ...
An Experiment in Democracy Carl Lotus Becker. the reasons which justified the separation from Great Britain ; on the other hand it is a charter of democracy , a charter which ex- presses in classic form the universal rights of mankind ...
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... reason for this is simple . It is that the specific grievances of the Colonies concern the world but little , while the principles upon which just government rests are of universal in- terest . The few phrases which make the Declaration ...
... reason for this is simple . It is that the specific grievances of the Colonies concern the world but little , while the principles upon which just government rests are of universal in- terest . The few phrases which make the Declaration ...
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... reason and nature would tend to develop in all men . This man who had begun life as a printer's boy and was now the chosen representative of his country on a difficult mission , this self - educated philosopher whose discoveries were ...
... reason and nature would tend to develop in all men . This man who had begun life as a printer's boy and was now the chosen representative of his country on a difficult mission , this self - educated philosopher whose discoveries were ...
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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.