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The Anglo-French rivalry is a long-standing competition between England and France. It has been a major factor in European history for centuries, and has shaped the development of both countries. The rivalry has been expressed in many different ways, including war, diplomacy, trade, and culture. Here are some of the subtopics of the Anglo-French rivalry: … Read more
The French (1664-1760) Louis XIV The Sun King The Palace of Versailles The French Revolution The Reign of Terror Napoleon Bonaparte The Napoleonic Wars The Bourbon Restoration The July Monarchy The Second Republic The Second Empire The Third Republic nan nan Who was the king of France from 1643 to 1715? (A) Louis XIV (B) … Read more
The Dutch (1602-1759) Dutch Golden Age Dutch Republic Dutch East India Company Dutch West India Company Tulip mania Eighty Years’ War Peace of Westphalia Glorious Revolution War of the Spanish Succession Seven Years’ War American Revolutionary War Batavian Revolution French Revolutionary Wars Napoleonic Wars Kingdom of the Netherlands United Kingdom of the Netherlands Belgian Revolution … Read more
Doctrine of Incidental or Ancillary Powers The doctrine of incidental or ancillary powers is a legal principle that allows the government to take actions that are not explicitly authorized by the Constitution, but are necessary to carry out its expressly authorized powers. This doctrine is based on the idea that the government has certain inherent … Read more
Prohibition Prohibition was a period in the United States from 1920 to 1933 when the sale, manufacture, and transportation of alcoholic beverages was illegal. The 18th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which prohibited the manufacture, sale, or transportation of intoxicating liquors, was ratified in 1919. The Volstead Act, which enforced the 18th Amendment, was passed … Read more
The United States of America is a federal republic consisting of 50 states, a federal district, five major self-governing territories, and various possessions. At 3.8 million square miles (9.8 million square kilometers), it is the world’s third- or fourth-largest country by total area. The United States is the world’s third-most populous country, with over 331 … Read more
A Borrowed Constitution The Constitution of the United States is one of the most important documents in American history. It was written in 1787 and ratified in 1788. The Constitution establishes the basic principles of American government and sets forth the rights and responsibilities of citizens. The Constitution is a living document that has been … Read more
The Making of the Constitution The Constitution of the United States is the supreme law of the United States of America. It was adopted on September 17, 1787, by the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and ratified by conventions in each U.S. state in the name of “The People.” The Constitution has a central place … Read more
The Amending Act of 1781 was a law passed by the United States Congress on September 25, 1781. The act authorized the states to ratify the Articles of Confederation, which had been drafted in 1777 but had not yet been ratified by all 13 states. The act also provided for the creation of a national … Read more
The Pitts Act (1784) was a British law that allowed for the settlement of British subjects in the Ohio River Valley. The act was passed in response to the American Revolution, which had resulted in the loss of British territory in North America. The Pitts Act was intended to encourage British settlement in the Ohio … Read more