Sources and Documents Illustrating the American Revolution, 1764-1788, and the Formation of the Federal ConstitutionSamuel Eliot Morison |
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... PROFESSOR OF AMERICAN HISTORY IN THE UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD LECTURER ON HISTORY , HARVARD UNIVERSITY OXFORD AT THE CLARENDON PRESS 973.3 1861 315514 Jenel Printed in England PREFACE COMPILING a 1923 Sources and Documents.
... PROFESSOR OF AMERICAN HISTORY IN THE UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD LECTURER ON HISTORY , HARVARD UNIVERSITY OXFORD AT THE CLARENDON PRESS 973.3 1861 315514 Jenel Printed in England PREFACE COMPILING a 1923 Sources and Documents.
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Samuel Eliot Morison. 973.3 1861 315514 Jenel Printed in England PREFACE COMPILING a book of sources and documents is generally.
Samuel Eliot Morison. 973.3 1861 315514 Jenel Printed in England PREFACE COMPILING a book of sources and documents is generally.
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... . No separatist movement existed . In England , however , there was serious dissatisfaction with this rough compromise . It was commonly believed that the colonies had not done their proper share in the war INTRODUCTION.
... . No separatist movement existed . In England , however , there was serious dissatisfaction with this rough compromise . It was commonly believed that the colonies had not done their proper share in the war INTRODUCTION.
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... England or the Thirteen Colonies would get the most out of Canada and the Floridas . " } As early as 1762 the Newcastle ministry decided to retain in the colonies a garrison of 10,000 men ( several times larger than the pre - war ...
... England or the Thirteen Colonies would get the most out of Canada and the Floridas . " } As early as 1762 the Newcastle ministry decided to retain in the colonies a garrison of 10,000 men ( several times larger than the pre - war ...
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... England . Stamp duties , in sterling , were required on all legal documents , on newspapers , pamphlets , and almanacs , playing cards and dice . The wedge was entering fast , but it was now taking the form of direct internal taxation ...
... England . Stamp duties , in sterling , were required on all legal documents , on newspapers , pamphlets , and almanacs , playing cards and dice . The wedge was entering fast , but it was now taking the form of direct internal taxation ...
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