Great Debates in American History: Economic and social questions, part 1Marion Mills Miller Current Literature Publishing Company, 1913 - Civil rights |
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... propositions . But , it may be said , the deeds from the seven old States cover but a small portion of the territory of the United States . Now , the fact is that a consideration in money was actually paid by the United States in each ...
... propositions . But , it may be said , the deeds from the seven old States cover but a small portion of the territory of the United States . Now , the fact is that a consideration in money was actually paid by the United States in each ...
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... proposition . We vote the proceeds of these lands to the encouragement of commerce . Now , what is commerce ? It is merely an interchange of com- modities between one nation and another ; and if we have no industry — and I place ...
... proposition . We vote the proceeds of these lands to the encouragement of commerce . Now , what is commerce ? It is merely an interchange of com- modities between one nation and another ; and if we have no industry — and I place ...
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... propositions which have been made here for the disposition of the public lands , this is certainly the best . Grant the lands to actual settlers - encourage population - stimulate enterprise in your new States , and the surplus ...
... propositions which have been made here for the disposition of the public lands , this is certainly the best . Grant the lands to actual settlers - encourage population - stimulate enterprise in your new States , and the surplus ...
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... proposition be true , that labor properly applied increases wealth , and is an advantage to the country , and that this land unemployed yields nothing to increase that wealth , I cannot see how it should be injurious to us that the ...
... proposition be true , that labor properly applied increases wealth , and is an advantage to the country , and that this land unemployed yields nothing to increase that wealth , I cannot see how it should be injurious to us that the ...
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... proposition for the amelioration of the condition of those who feel " poverty's unconquerable bar , " " the proud man's con- tumely , " and " the oppressor's scorn " ; but the general Govern- ment cannot act as the grand almoner of the ...
... proposition for the amelioration of the condition of those who feel " poverty's unconquerable bar , " " the proud man's con- tumely , " and " the oppressor's scorn " ; but the general Govern- ment cannot act as the grand almoner of the ...
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