Sources and Documents Illustrating the American Revolution, 1764-1788: And the Formation of the Federal Constitution |
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... taken , or may be thought proper to be taken , in order to obtain a redress of the grievances under which we labour . I. The British Parliament have assumed the power of legislation for the colonists in all cases whatsoever , without ...
... taken , or may be thought proper to be taken , in order to obtain a redress of the grievances under which we labour . I. The British Parliament have assumed the power of legislation for the colonists in all cases whatsoever , without ...
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... taken by ballot ; and when the yeas and nays are so taken every member shall have a right to insert the reasons of his vote upon the minutes , if he desires it . 15. To the end that laws before they are enacted may be more maturely ...
... taken by ballot ; and when the yeas and nays are so taken every member shall have a right to insert the reasons of his vote upon the minutes , if he desires it . 15. To the end that laws before they are enacted may be more maturely ...
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... taken by this American govern- ment , by laying what taxes they please , giving themselves what salaries they please , and suspending our laws at their pleasure . I might be thought too inquisitive , but I believe I should take up but ...
... taken by this American govern- ment , by laying what taxes they please , giving themselves what salaries they please , and suspending our laws at their pleasure . I might be thought too inquisitive , but I believe I should take up but ...
Contents
INTRODUCTION | xi |
The Western Problem 176388 | xix |
The Crisis 17726 | xxxiii |
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