Nullification and Secession in the United States: A History of the Six Attempts During the First Century of the Republic |
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... Convention which framed the Con- stitution was indeed elected by the State legislatures . But the instrument when it came from their hands was a mere proposal , without obligation , or pretensions to it . By the Convention and by ...
... Convention which framed the Con- stitution was indeed elected by the State legislatures . But the instrument when it came from their hands was a mere proposal , without obligation , or pretensions to it . By the Convention and by ...
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... convention the most extreme and outrageous proceed- ings . No one could authoritatively reply . The loyal- ists had the advantage , and they saw it and used it . The Convention reported among other things that " If the Union be destined ...
... convention the most extreme and outrageous proceed- ings . No one could authoritatively reply . The loyal- ists had the advantage , and they saw it and used it . The Convention reported among other things that " If the Union be destined ...
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... Convention designed for the States . All these powers were proposed to be given to Congress , and they were proposed by that party in the Convention who desired a firm national government . The Convention having decided on the Federal ...
... Convention designed for the States . All these powers were proposed to be given to Congress , and they were proposed by that party in the Convention who desired a firm national government . The Convention having decided on the Federal ...
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Thomas Jefferson 2 Instructions for the Deputies | 21 |
5 Jeffersons Original Draft of the Declaration | 37 |
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