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Appeal in Hawaiian and English
In 1897, more than 21,000 native Hawaiians—out of a population of less than 40,000—signed this petition opposing the annexation of Hawaii. It contributed to the...

Should Texas be admitted to the Union?
Americans debated this question as hotly as Congress. Many signed petitions—like this from Vermont—voicing their support or opposition. Supporters feared that if...
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