The American Reader: Words that Moved a NationDiane Ravitch HarperCollins, 1990 - 383 páginas The American Reader is a uniquely readable anthology of writings and thoughts that are important in American history. The approximately 200 chronologically arranged selections, while all historically and culturally important, were chosen primarily for their literary quality and their interest to readers today. Illustrated. |
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... question of slavery , and every other question ; and the various states were not allowed to complain of , much less interfere with , the policy of their neighbors . Lincoln's Reply It is not true that our fathers , as Judge Doug- las ...
... question of slavery , and every other question ; and the various states were not allowed to complain of , much less interfere with , the policy of their neighbors . Lincoln's Reply It is not true that our fathers , as Judge Doug- las ...
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... question just as well , and even better , than we do now . " I fully indorse this , and I adopt it as a text for this discourse . I so adopt it because it furnishes a precise and an agreed starting point for the discussion between ...
... question just as well , and even better , than we do now . " I fully indorse this , and I adopt it as a text for this discourse . I so adopt it because it furnishes a precise and an agreed starting point for the discussion between ...
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... question ought to be discussed— that is the social question . As long as they make this question an economic one , I am willing to discuss it with them . I would retrace every step I have taken to advance this movement did it mean ...
... question ought to be discussed— that is the social question . As long as they make this question an economic one , I am willing to discuss it with them . I would retrace every step I have taken to advance this movement did it mean ...
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The Mayflower Compact | 3 |
A Demand to Limit Search and Seizure | 9 |
Chief Logans Lament | 15 |
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