h. The doctrine of secession ([345]-[346]).

i. Effects of the Civil War on position of states ([366], [369]-[375]).

j. Political reform—direct government—initiative, referendum, and recall ([540]-[544]).

2. Origin and growth of national government.

a. British imperial control over the colonies ([64]-[72]).

b. Attempts at intercolonial union—New England Confederation, Albany plan ([61]-[62]).

c. The Stamp Act Congress ([85]-[86]).

d. The Continental Congresses ([99]-[101]).

e. The Articles of Confederation ([110]-[111], [139]-[143]).

f. The formation of the federal Constitution ([143]-[160]).