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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

The Articles Of Confederation

Details: Written by Continental Congress; Parent Category: Political Documents; Category: Documents of the American Revolution

To all to whom these Presents shall come, we the undersigned Delegates of the States affixed to our Names send greeting.

Common Sense

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

Perhaps the sentiments contained in the following pages, are not yet sufficiently fashionable to procure them general favour; a long habit of not thinking a thing wrong, gives it a superficial appearance of being right, and raises at first a formidable outcry in defense of custom. But the tumult soon subsides. Time makes more converts than reason.

On This Day in History For The Month of January

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

Take a look at what happened on this day in history for the month of January.

The Campaign of Trenton Chapter 11: The Flank March to Princeton

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

The events of the next two days, apart from Washington's own movements, are a real comedy of errors. The firing at Trenton had been distinctly heard at Cadwalader's camp and its reason guessed. Later, rumors of the result threw the camps into the wildest excitement. Bitterly now these men regretted that they had not pushed on to the aid of their comrades.

Famous Birthdays in January

Details: Written by Rick Brainard; Category: Famous Birthdays

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