early American
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A significant contribution to early American economic output came from enslaved people.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 4, 2026
The work features four vocal soloists who represent Native American, Sephardic, African American and Protestant religious traditions, along with instrumental music based on early American hymn tunes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 2, 2026
Justice Neil Gorsuch, a conservative, pushed back saying that even early American presidents might have qualified as "habitual drunkards" by the standards of today.
From Barron's ● Mar. 2, 2026
Other laws and commissions enacted in early American history similarly divided up power within the executive branch, limiting presidential control.
From Slate ● Dec. 4, 2025
For example, in Problems in American Democracy the other day, Mr. Weiner asked him what kind of homes early American settlers lived in, and John said tree huts.
From "The Pigman" by Paul Zindel
