Everywhere among the English-speaking race criminal justice was rude, and punishments were barbarous; but the tendency was to do away with special privileges and legal exemptions. Albert Bushnell Hart barbarouscriminalenglish Change image and share on social
Few characters in history are indispensable. Albert Bushnell Hart characterhistoryindispensable Change image and share on social
The residence of the Plymouth settlers in the Netherlands, and the later conquest of the Dutch colonies, had brought the Americans into contact with the singularly wise and free institutions of the Dutch. Albert Bushnell Hart americanbringcolony share on social
In comparison with other men of their time, the Americans were distinguished by the possession of new political and social ideas, which were destined to be the foundation of the American commonwealth. Albert Bushnell Hart americancommonwealthcomparison Change image and share on social
As often happens during a war, some parts of the country prospered, notwithstanding the constant loss. Albert Bushnell Hart constantcountryloss Change image and share on social
In each colony in 1750 were to be found two sets of governing organizations, - the local and the general. Albert Bushnell Hart colonyfindgeneral Change image and share on social
One of the strongest and most persistent elements in national development has been that inheritance of political traditions and usages which the new settlers brought with them. Albert Bushnell Hart bringdevelopmentelement Change image and share on social
Washington's defeat in 1754 was followed by active military preparations on both sides. Albert Bushnell Hart activedefeatmilitary Change image and share on social
In some of the middle colonies the towns and counties were both active and had a relation with each other which was the forerunner of the present system of local government in the Western States. Albert Bushnell Hart activecolonycounty Change image and share on social
The Stuart sovereigns of England steadily attempted to strengthen their power, and the resistance to that effort caused an immense growth of Parliamentary influence. Albert Bushnell Hart attemptcauseeffort Change image and share on social
