The War in America: Being an Historical and Political Account of the Southern and Northern States: Showing the Origin and Cause of the Present Secession War |
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Page 147
... proposed amendment to the consideration or ballot of the people ; and , if they approve of the proposed change , it becomes a constitutional clause . In Massachusetts , the amendment must pass two separate sessions of the legislature ...
... proposed amendment to the consideration or ballot of the people ; and , if they approve of the proposed change , it becomes a constitutional clause . In Massachusetts , the amendment must pass two separate sessions of the legislature ...
Page 163
... proposed in the Congress , that the respective states should appoint commissioners to meet in convention at Annapolis , Maryland , in September , 1786 , for the purpose of agreeing upon some amendments to the articles of confederation ...
... proposed in the Congress , that the respective states should appoint commissioners to meet in convention at Annapolis , Maryland , in September , 1786 , for the purpose of agreeing upon some amendments to the articles of confederation ...
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... proposed , " that after the year 1800 of the Christian era , there should be neither slavery nor in- voluntary servitude in any of the said states . " This clause in the report was rejected . In 1787 , the noted " ordinance for the ...
... proposed , " that after the year 1800 of the Christian era , there should be neither slavery nor in- voluntary servitude in any of the said states . " This clause in the report was rejected . In 1787 , the noted " ordinance for the ...
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The New States and Territories of the Union | 116 |
IAPTER | 126 |
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