Sources and Documents Illustrating the American Revolution, 1764-1788: And the Formation of the Federal ConstitutionSamuel Eliot Morison |
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... constitution was imitated by most of the states , and lasted until 1830 . The Pennsylvania constitution ( p . 162 ) with its manhood suffrage , reflected the recent victory of the democratic element in that state , and incorporated two ...
... constitution was imitated by most of the states , and lasted until 1830 . The Pennsylvania constitution ( p . 162 ) with its manhood suffrage , reflected the recent victory of the democratic element in that state , and incorporated two ...
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And the Formation of the Federal Constitution Samuel Eliot Morison. federal , partly national ' . It was called the Federal rather than the National Constitution in order to disarm state prejudice against a ' consolidated ' government ...
And the Formation of the Federal Constitution Samuel Eliot Morison. federal , partly national ' . It was called the Federal rather than the National Constitution in order to disarm state prejudice against a ' consolidated ' government ...
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... Constitution unnecessary , and improper . Unnecessary , because the National Legislature is to have the right of regulating naturalization , and can by virtue thereof fix different periods of residence as conditions of enjoying ...
... Constitution unnecessary , and improper . Unnecessary , because the National Legislature is to have the right of regulating naturalization , and can by virtue thereof fix different periods of residence as conditions of enjoying ...
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