The die is now cast; the colonies must either submit or triumph.–George III. We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable Rights, that among, these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.–Thomas Jefferson. Two months and ten days after…
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Federalist No 63, The Senate, Continued
For the Independent Journal Saturday, March 1, 1788 To the People of the State of New York: A FIFTH desideratum, illustrating the utility of a senate, is the want of a due sense of national character. Without a select and stable member of the government, the esteem of foreign powers will not only be forfeited…
The Confederation Ratified
From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol II. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. March 1.—This day will be memorable in the annals of America to the last posterity, for the final ratification in Congress of the articles of confederation and perpetual union between the States.1 This great event, which will confound our…