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A Bill Concerning Slaves
A bill concerning slaves in Virginia.
Resolutions on the Stamp Act
Resolutions on the Stamp Act, Massachusetts Assembly
The Continental Congress’ Declaration of Rights and Grievances
We have several times promised to treat our readers with a correct copy of this venerable….
Author: Elihu Root
Date:1901
Annotation: In 1901, after the United States had occupied Cuba for five years, Secretary of War Elihu Root drafted a set of articles …
Author: John Hay
Date:1899
Annotation: First Open Door Note.
In 1899, Secretary of State John Hay issued a statement addressing the U.S. policy toward China. The U.S. sent …
Author: Eugene Tyler Chamberlain
Date:1893
Annotation: Hawaiian annexation.
After a century of American rule, many native Hawaiians remain bitter about how the United States acquired the islands, located …
Author: William M. Springer
Date:1893
Annotation: Hawaiian annexation, 1893
Document: In the complications which have arisen recently in the Hawaiian Islands a few residents, prompted by their personal interests, …
Author: John Stevens
Date:1893
Annotation: An article that appeared in The North American Review concerning the annexation of Hawaii. John Stevens, the author, was United States Minister to Hawaii.
The …
Author: Alfred T. Mahan
Date:1890
Annotation: Alfred Thayer Mahan was influential in helping to build-up naval defenses before World War I. He emphasized the importance of sea …
Date:1936
Annotation: Account of the pursuit and capture of Chief Joseph and the Nez Perce in 1877.
The last great war between the U.S. government and an Indian …
Date:1898
Annotation: Article on Chinese exclusion in the North American Review.
From 1882 until 1943, most Chinese immigrants were barred from entering the United States. The Chinese Exclusion …
Date:1896
Annotation: In 1890, Louisiana passed a law prohibiting people of different races from traveling together on trains. This law was one of many forms of segregation, …
Date:1896
Annotation: Platform of the Populist Party in 1896.
In the late 19th century, the Populist Party increased in popularity among western farmers, largely because they were in …
Date:1893
Annotation: Article on Chinese exclusion in the North American Review.
The United States imposed the Chinese Exclusion Act in 1882. It barred the entry of Chinese laborers …
Date:1892
Annotation: Article on Chinese Exclusion Bill in the American Missionary.
Document: The Chinese Exclusion Bill, 1892
Undoubtedly this nation must throw some limitations on immigration to its shores. We …