Studies in American HistoryD.C. Heath & Company, 1891 - 431 pages |
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... party . 139 5. The United Colonies 6. Lexington and Concord 144 148 7. The siege of Boston . 152 8. The Declaration of Independence 158 9. The Tories 163 • 10. Second and third years of the war ; with Washington in the Jerseys 166 11 ...
... party . 139 5. The United Colonies 6. Lexington and Concord 144 148 7. The siege of Boston . 152 8. The Declaration of Independence 158 9. The Tories 163 • 10. Second and third years of the war ; with Washington in the Jerseys 166 11 ...
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... party was missing , and it was the south countryman , Tyrker . Leif was very sorry for this because Tyrker had long been in his father's house , and he loved Tyrker in his childhood . Leif blamed his comrades very much , and proposed to ...
... party was missing , and it was the south countryman , Tyrker . Leif was very sorry for this because Tyrker had long been in his father's house , and he loved Tyrker in his childhood . Leif blamed his comrades very much , and proposed to ...
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... party last ? 12. Who had tried to explore Florida before ? ( For this and the next two questions , see list at end of Group . ) 13. Who had discovered it ? 14. Who had probably discovered the Great River before De Soto saw it ? 15. What ...
... party last ? 12. Who had tried to explore Florida before ? ( For this and the next two questions , see list at end of Group . ) 13. Who had discovered it ? 14. Who had probably discovered the Great River before De Soto saw it ? 15. What ...
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... party how he approached the enemy - he strikes , and describes the way he killed him . All join in applause . He then leaves the square , and another enters and takes his place . Such of our young men as have not been out in war parties ...
... party how he approached the enemy - he strikes , and describes the way he killed him . All join in applause . He then leaves the square , and another enters and takes his place . Such of our young men as have not been out in war parties ...
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... party bringing in dried buffalo and deer meat , and sometimes Sioux scalps , when they are found trespassing on our hunting grounds . .. The others [ bring ] dried fish , and mats for our winter lodges . Presents are now made by each party ...
... party bringing in dried buffalo and deer meat , and sometimes Sioux scalps , when they are found trespassing on our hunting grounds . .. The others [ bring ] dried fish , and mats for our winter lodges . Presents are now made by each party ...
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Page 216 - The unity of government, which constitutes you one people, is also now dear to you. It is justly so; for it is a main pillar in the edifice of your real independence, the support of your tranquillity at home, your peace abroad; of your safety; of your prosperity; of that very liberty which you so highly prize.
Page 216 - The name of American, which belongs to you in your national capacity, must always exalt the just pride of patriotism, more than any appellation derived from local discriminations. With slight shades of difference, you have the same religion, manners, habits and political principles.
Page 323 - I therefore consider that in view of the Constitution and the laws the Union is unbroken, and to the extent of my ability I shall take care, as the Constitution itself expressly enjoins upon me, that the laws of the Union be faithfully executed in all the States.
Page 320 - His duty is to administer the present government as it came to his hands, and to transmit it, unimpaired by him, to his successor.
Page 323 - The power confided to me will be used to hold, occupy, and possess the property and places belonging to the government, and to collect the duties and imposts; but beyond what may be necessary for these objects, there will be no invasion, no using of force against or among the people anywhere.
Page 218 - There is on the globe one single spot, the possessor of which is our natural and habitual enemy. It is New Orleans, through which the produce of threeeighths of our territory must pass to market...
Page 368 - My friends, no one, not in my position, can appreciate the sadness I feel at this parting. To this people I owe all that I am. Here I have lived more than a quarter of a century ; here my children were born, and here one of them lies buried. I know not how soon I shall see you again. A duty devolves upon me which is perhaps greater than that which has devolved upon any other man since the days of Washington.
Page 202 - Congress; but laws founded in justice and humanity shall, from time to time, be made, for preventing wrongs being done to them, and for preserving peace and friendship with them.
Page 216 - Citizens, by birth, or choice, of a common country, tha't country has a right to concentrate your affections. The name of American, which belongs to you in your national capacity, must always exalt the just pride of patriotism more than any appellation derived from local discriminations.
Page 323 - It follows from these views that no state, upon its own mere motion, can lawfully get out of the Union ; that resolves and ordinances to that effect are legally void ; and that acts of violence within any state or states against the authority of the United States are insurrectionary or revolutionary, according to circumstances.