The People's Choice, from Washington to Harding: A Study in DemocracyThis work discusses how politics, democracy, and the presidency evolved in the United States from 1789 to 1923. |
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... England . -- - From the moment he heard of England's new commercial pol- icy , and especially of the Stamp Act , Adams never hesitated as to the side he would take in the impending fight . He foresaw a long , unhappy struggle ; he was ...
... England . -- - From the moment he heard of England's new commercial pol- icy , and especially of the Stamp Act , Adams never hesitated as to the side he would take in the impending fight . He foresaw a long , unhappy struggle ; he was ...
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... England , the Americans secured a most favourable settlement , including the Western lands as far as the Mississippi , the right of navigation on that river , and the right to make use of the Newfoundland fisheries . For the latter ...
... England , the Americans secured a most favourable settlement , including the Western lands as far as the Mississippi , the right of navigation on that river , and the right to make use of the Newfoundland fisheries . For the latter ...
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... England to enter the war , or at least to recognize the Confederate States and to break the blockade . This last was the most sensible hope of all ; for the Civil War presented England with a unique opportunity . Here was a raw ...
... England to enter the war , or at least to recognize the Confederate States and to break the blockade . This last was the most sensible hope of all ; for the Civil War presented England with a unique opportunity . Here was a raw ...
Contents
WASHINGTON | 3 |
JOHN ADAMS AND JEFFERSON | 32 |
MADISON MONROE AND JOHN QUINCY ADAMS | 72 |
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