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American Institutions and Their Influence Chapter IV The Principle Of The Sovereignty Of The People In America

Details: Written by Alexis de Tocqueville; Parent Category: 18th Century History Articles; Category: Homework Help

Whenever the political laws of the United States are to be discussed, it is with the doctrine of the sovereignty of the people that we must begin.

The principle of the sovereignty of the people, which is to be found, more or less, at the bottom of almost all human institutions, generally remains concealed from view. It is obeyed without being recognized, or if for a moment it be brought to light, it is hastily cast back into the gloom of the sanctuary.

The United States Bill of Rights

Details: Written by The United States Congress; Parent Category: 18th Century History E-text Archive; Category: Political Documents

The Ten Original Amendments to the Constitution of the United States Passed by Congress September 25, 1789 Ratified December 15, 1791

Samuel Adams to Arthur Lee on the Boston Tea Party

Details: Written by Samuel Adams; Parent Category: Political Documents; Category: Documents of the American Revolution

TO ARTHUR LEE.
BOSTON, Dec. 31, 1773.

MY DEAR SIR,---I am now to inform you of as remarkable an event as had yet happened since the commencement of our struggle for American liberty. The meeting of the town of Boston, an account of which I enclosed in my last, was succeeded by the arrival of the ship Falmouth, Captain Hall, with 114 chests of the East India Company's tea, on the 28th of November last.

The American Crisis by Thomas Paine

Details: Written by Thomas Paine; Parent Category: Political Documents; Category: Documents of the American Revolution

The writings of Thomas Paine (1737-1809) clearly show the power of words to affect the course of history. In January 1776, Paine's pamphlet 'Common Sense' appeared. In brilliant language, logical and passionate, yet so simple that all could understand, Paine argued in favor of declaring independence from Britain. The effect was electric. The American Crisis papers by Paine also helped to raise the spirits of the patriots.

On This Day in History For the Month of December

Details: Written by Rick Brainard; Category: On This Day in History

Take a look at these important events in the month of December, that changed world history.

The Campaign of Trenton Chapter 9: The March to Trenton

Details: Written by Samuel Adams Drake; Parent Category: American Revolution Reference; Category: The Campaign of Trenton 1776-77

Enough has been said to show that only heroic measures could now save the American cause. Fortunately, Washington was surrounded by a little knot of officers of approved fidelity, whose spirit no reverses could subdue. And though a calm retrospect of so many disasters, with all the jealousies, the defections, and the terror which had followed in their wake, might well have carried discouragement to the stoutest hearts, this little band of heroes now closed up around their careworn chief, and like the ever-famous Guard at Waterloo, were fully resolved to die rather than surrender.

Famous Birthdays in December

Details: Written by Rick Brainard; Category: Famous Birthdays

Here are the famous people who were born in December. Look down the list and see if the person born on the day of the month matches yours if you were born in December.