The Negro and the Nation: A History of American Slavery and Enfranchisement |
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... industry found its best field on the ocean . The fisheries were the foundation of her commerce . The thrifty Yankee sold the best of his catch in Europe ( here again we follow Weeden ) ; the medium quality he ate himself ; and the worst ...
... industry found its best field on the ocean . The fisheries were the foundation of her commerce . The thrifty Yankee sold the best of his catch in Europe ( here again we follow Weeden ) ; the medium quality he ate himself ; and the worst ...
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... industrial and moral development , they were by no means at the bottom of the scale of humanity . The slave - holder's position , however unjust by an absolute standard , and with great possibilities of abuse , was , in the case of the ...
... industrial and moral development , they were by no means at the bottom of the scale of humanity . The slave - holder's position , however unjust by an absolute standard , and with great possibilities of abuse , was , in the case of the ...
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... industry . Under this surface tide of events went on a steady , quiet advance of the dem- ocratic movement . With Jefferson's administration disap- peared the Federal party and the old distrust of the common people . State after State ...
... industry . Under this surface tide of events went on a steady , quiet advance of the dem- ocratic movement . With Jefferson's administration disap- peared the Federal party and the old distrust of the common people . State after State ...
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... industrial progress had moved on apace in the United States . A new New England was being swiftly built in the Northwest . The Southwest , too , was growing fast . The acquisition of the Louisiana territory , through an exigency of ...
... industrial progress had moved on apace in the United States . A new New England was being swiftly built in the Northwest . The Southwest , too , was growing fast . The acquisition of the Louisiana territory , through an exigency of ...
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... industrial advantage , but as morally right and a benefit to both blacks and whites . It was strenu- ously declared that the people of each incoming State had a right to determine their own institutions ; and it was also urged that to ...
... industrial advantage , but as morally right and a benefit to both blacks and whites . It was strenu- ously declared that the people of each incoming State had a right to determine their own institutions ; and it was also urged that to ...
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