Sources and Documents Illustrating the American Revolution, 1764-1788, and the Formation of the Federal ConstitutionSamuel Eliot Morison |
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... force and validity to bind the colonies in all cases whatsoever ' . This was barely noticed in the colonies , and the Revenue Act was forgotten ; the repeal of the Stamp Act seemed completely satisfactory . 나 A new period of agitation ...
... force and validity to bind the colonies in all cases whatsoever ' . This was barely noticed in the colonies , and the Revenue Act was forgotten ; the repeal of the Stamp Act seemed completely satisfactory . 나 A new period of agitation ...
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... force in American history . The first essay , at least , should be read by every student of American history . For the facts in this Introduction I am chiefly indebted to C. W. Alvord , The Mississippi Valley in British Politics ( 2 ...
... force in American history . The first essay , at least , should be read by every student of American history . For the facts in this Introduction I am chiefly indebted to C. W. Alvord , The Mississippi Valley in British Politics ( 2 ...
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... force behind it was irresistible . At the same time , Governor Dunmore of Virginia , in col- lusion with various patriots who were soon to deprive him of his livelihood , was recklessly making grants of crown lands near or beyond the ...
... force behind it was irresistible . At the same time , Governor Dunmore of Virginia , in col- lusion with various patriots who were soon to deprive him of his livelihood , was recklessly making grants of crown lands near or beyond the ...
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... forces , Congress passed two important ordinances , which not only founded a national land system , but bridged the gap between wilderness and statehood , left open by the Resolution of 10 October 1780 . 6 The Ordinance of 20 May 17851 ...
... forces , Congress passed two important ordinances , which not only founded a national land system , but bridged the gap between wilderness and statehood , left open by the Resolution of 10 October 1780 . 6 The Ordinance of 20 May 17851 ...
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... Force's American Archives , i . 690 ; and contemporary pamphlet editions ( Philadelphia and London , 1774 ) . 2 R. G. Adams , Political Ideas of the American Revolution ( Univ . of N.C. , 1922 ) , 128. This excellent little book ...
... Force's American Archives , i . 690 ; and contemporary pamphlet editions ( Philadelphia and London , 1774 ) . 2 R. G. Adams , Political Ideas of the American Revolution ( Univ . of N.C. , 1922 ) , 128. This excellent little book ...
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