Select Documents Illustrative of the History of the United States, 1776-1861, Volume 10William MacDonald This book contains nearly 100 primary sources relating to American history, from 1776 to 1861. Most of the sources are United States laws or official political documents. The editor provides additional context and analysis of the documents. |
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