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... result of the fact that few of the members believed that the militia could con- stitutionally be used for purposes of invasion . Even excepting this state militia , the authorized strength of United States forces on the eve of the War ...
... result of the fact that few of the members believed that the militia could con- stitutionally be used for purposes of invasion . Even excepting this state militia , the authorized strength of United States forces on the eve of the War ...
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... result in demands for higher tariffs to pay the costs of an army and an increasing horde of federal officeholders . Alexander H. Stephens of Georgia , a leader of the Southern Whigs , vied with his Northern colleagues in Con- gress in ...
... result in demands for higher tariffs to pay the costs of an army and an increasing horde of federal officeholders . Alexander H. Stephens of Georgia , a leader of the Southern Whigs , vied with his Northern colleagues in Con- gress in ...
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... result , did not claim that the naval bill would prevent war or keep the United States at peace . Critics of the bill were interested in knowing why the President had suddenly called for a billion dollars of additional construction one ...
... result , did not claim that the naval bill would prevent war or keep the United States at peace . Critics of the bill were interested in knowing why the President had suddenly called for a billion dollars of additional construction one ...
Contents
The AngloAmerican Heritage | 3 |
The Founding Fathers Reaffirm Civil Supremacy | 18 |
The Defeat of the Federalist Military Plans | 32 |
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