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... South in economic power ; in order to keep on growing , the North had to gain political power as well , for the South , which held the reins of government by her control over the Pres- idency and the Senate , was naturally unwilling to ...
... South in economic power ; in order to keep on growing , the North had to gain political power as well , for the South , which held the reins of government by her control over the Pres- idency and the Senate , was naturally unwilling to ...
Page 123
... South . An analysis of resources in the two sections at the beginning of the war shows that : In 1860 , the North had produced $ 167,295,000 worth of flour and meal as compared with the South's $ 55,849,000 . . . . The North had 19,770 ...
... South . An analysis of resources in the two sections at the beginning of the war shows that : In 1860 , the North had produced $ 167,295,000 worth of flour and meal as compared with the South's $ 55,849,000 . . . . The North had 19,770 ...
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... South Carolina and Maine . South Carolina has six representatives , and so has Maine ; South Caro- lina has eight presidential electors , and so has Maine . This is precise equality so far ; and of course they are equal in senators ...
... South Carolina and Maine . South Carolina has six representatives , and so has Maine ; South Caro- lina has eight presidential electors , and so has Maine . This is precise equality so far ; and of course they are equal in senators ...
Contents
Reply to a Committee of Religious Denominations Asking | 145 |
Chronology | 193 |
Address to the People of Sangamon County Illinois March | 221 |
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