Excerpt from Discourse Before the Rhode Island Historical Society at Its Centennial Celebration of the Rhode Island's Adoption of the Federal Constitution, in Providence, R. I., May 29, 1890
O God, our fathers were not always wise. They could not on all occasions see the right way or read the signs of their times. They could not perfectly make out the future. May we, and may all men, judge them with circumspection and with charity. They were conscientious; and we bless Thee that Thou didst lead them better than they knew, at last to cast in their lot with the great sisterhood of States in com pany with whom they had fought out their liberties.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book examines the reasons why Rhode Island was the final state to adopt the United States Constitution. The author, Horatio Rogers, delves into the state's history of religious liberty and radicalism, which shaped their independent character and influenced their hesitation to surrender their sovereignty under a federal government. Through exploration of primary source materials such as legislative records and correspondence, the author analyzes the complex interplay of local and national interests that ultimately led Rhode Island to join the Union. The book highlights Rhode Island's unique perspective on issues such as state rights, economic policy, and the balance of power between the central government and individual states. By examining Rhode Island's journey toward ratification, the author sheds light on the challenges and compromises inherent in the formation of a new nation. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781333190217_0
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