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... UNION , 1760-1774 113. Change in the Colonial Policy of Britain PAGE SEC . PAGE 127. The Townshend Acts , 1767 171 153 128. Resistance to the Towns- hend Acts , 1768 , 1769 172 129. Seizure of the Liberty , 1768. 174 130. The Virginia ...
... UNION , 1760-1774 113. Change in the Colonial Policy of Britain PAGE SEC . PAGE 127. The Townshend Acts , 1767 171 153 128. Resistance to the Towns- hend Acts , 1768 , 1769 172 129. Seizure of the Liberty , 1768. 174 130. The Virginia ...
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Edward Channing. 1713. The Treaty of Utrecht . 1754. Albany Plan of Union . 1763. Peace of Paris and King's Proclamation . 1765. The Stamp Act ( Henry's Resolves ) . 1767. The Townshend Acts ( colonial union ) . 1774. Massachusetts ...
Edward Channing. 1713. The Treaty of Utrecht . 1754. Albany Plan of Union . 1763. Peace of Paris and King's Proclamation . 1765. The Stamp Act ( Henry's Resolves ) . 1767. The Townshend Acts ( colonial union ) . 1774. Massachusetts ...
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... Union through King . Represented in Colonial Legislatures . Rights of Englishmen . Supremacy of Parliament . Legislative Union . Writs of Assistance , 1761 . Parson's Cause , 1763 . Declaratory Act , 1766 . Gaspee Inquiry , 1772 ...
... Union through King . Represented in Colonial Legislatures . Rights of Englishmen . Supremacy of Parliament . Legislative Union . Writs of Assistance , 1761 . Parson's Cause , 1763 . Declaratory Act , 1766 . Gaspee Inquiry , 1772 ...
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... Bay to form a federal union , if they so desired ; but no use was made of this permission until 1647. Since the Rhode Island . 23-27 ; Arnold's Connecticut , 1635-37 . Fiske's New England , 123-128 ;. Settlements on Narragan- sett.
... Bay to form a federal union , if they so desired ; but no use was made of this permission until 1647. Since the Rhode Island . 23-27 ; Arnold's Connecticut , 1635-37 . Fiske's New England , 123-128 ;. Settlements on Narragan- sett.
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... union . American History Leaf- lets , No. 7 . In 1643 the four colonies of Massachusetts Bay , New Reasons for Plymouth , Connecticut , and New Haven entered into a league " for mutual help and strength in all our future concernements ...
... union . American History Leaf- lets , No. 7 . In 1643 the four colonies of Massachusetts Bay , New Reasons for Plymouth , Connecticut , and New Haven entered into a league " for mutual help and strength in all our future concernements ...
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Page 377 - In the wars of the European powers, in matters relating to themselves, we have never taken any part, nor does it comport with our policy so to do.
Page 537 - My paramount object in this struggle is to save the Union, and is not either to save or to 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.
Page 466 - ... it being the true intent and meaning of this act not to legislate slavery into any territory or state, nor to exclude it therefrom, but to leave the people thereof perfectly free to form and regulate their domestic institutions in their own way, subject only to the constitution of the United States...
Page 506 - I therefore consider that in view of the Constitution and the laws the Union is unbroken, and to the extent of my ability I shall take care, as the Constitution itself expressly enjoins upon me, that the laws of the Union be faithfully executed in all the States.
Page 268 - We, the people of the United States, do ordain and establish this Constitution.
Page 167 - Crown being free gifts of the people, it is unreasonable and inconsistent with the principles and spirit of the British Constitution, for the people of Great Britain to grant to his Majesty the property of the Colonists. " VII. That trial by jury is the inherent and invaluable right of every British Subject in these Colonies.
Page 260 - Religion and humanity had nothing to do with this question. Interest alone is the governing principle with nations. The true question at present is, whether the Southern States shall or shall not be parties to the Union.
Page 282 - ... the universe, who presides in the councils of nations and whose providential aids can supply every human defect, that His benediction may consecrate to the liberties and happiness of the people of the United States a Government instituted by themselves for these essential purposes; and may enable every instrument employed in its administration to execute with success, the functions allotted to his charge.
Page 336 - There is on the globe one single spot, the possessor of which is our natural and habitual enemy. It is New Orleans, through which the produce of threeeighths of our territory must pass to market...
Page 220 - With a mixture of great surprise and astonishment, I have read with attention the sentiments you have submitted to my perusal. Be assured, sir, no occurrence in the course of the war has given me more painful sensations, than your information of there being such ideas existing in the army, as you have expressed, and I must view with abhorrence, and reprehend with severity...