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... Protection , 1816 . Nationalization . Florida Purchase , 1819 . Missouri Compromise , 1821 . Monroe Doctrine , 1823 . Tariff of 1824 . Contest with Georgia . Panama Congress . Tariff of Abominations , 1828 . Spoils System . Popular ...
... Protection , 1816 . Nationalization . Florida Purchase , 1819 . Missouri Compromise , 1821 . Monroe Doctrine , 1823 . Tariff of 1824 . Contest with Georgia . Panama Congress . Tariff of Abominations , 1828 . Spoils System . Popular ...
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... protected the colonies from the savage aborigines of the interior , has proved to be easily surmountable by the railroad of modern times . access . ( 1 ) Value of the Mississippi and St. Law- rence to colo- Before the days of steam ...
... protected the colonies from the savage aborigines of the interior , has proved to be easily surmountable by the railroad of modern times . access . ( 1 ) Value of the Mississippi and St. Law- rence to colo- Before the days of steam ...
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... protected on the west by the Appalachian Mountain sys- tem , which extends from outside the limits of the United States to central Alabama . Never more than four hundred miles in width , it is divided into sections lengthwise by fer ...
... protected on the west by the Appalachian Mountain sys- tem , which extends from outside the limits of the United States to central Alabama . Never more than four hundred miles in width , it is divided into sections lengthwise by fer ...
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... protection of their families and the prosecution of their labors , and a representative system was devised Dispute as to on the model of that of England . Disputes between the the initiative . proprietary and the freemen at once began ...
... protection of their families and the prosecution of their labors , and a representative system was devised Dispute as to on the model of that of England . Disputes between the the initiative . proprietary and the freemen at once began ...
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... protect the American colonists , nor could it protest . effectually against any measures they might see fit to adopt . The New Englanders were surrounded by enemies : the Dutch on the west , the French on the north , and the Indians all ...
... protect the American colonists , nor could it protest . effectually against any measures they might see fit to adopt . The New Englanders were surrounded by enemies : the Dutch on the west , the French on the north , and the Indians all ...
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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...