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August 10, 2023
Flint Sit-Down Strike
The Flint Sit-down Strike was a labor strike in 1936-1937 where workers at General Motors’ Flint, Michigan plant occupied the factory to demand better working conditions and recognition of their union. The strike was successful and helped establish the United Auto Workers as a major force in American labor.
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August 7, 2023
Lyndon Baines Johnson
Lyndon Baines Johnson was an American politician who served as the 36th President of the United States from 1963 to 1969. He was known for his domestic policies, including the Civil Rights Act and the War on Poverty, as well as his involvement in the Vietnam War.
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August 4, 2023
Immigration Act of 1924
The Immigration Act of 1924 was a law that restricted immigration to the United States based on nationality and established quotas for each country. It aimed to limit the number of immigrants from Southern and Eastern Europe and Asia.
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August 3, 2023
Fugitive Slave Act of 1850
The Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 was a law that required citizens to assist in the capture and return of runaway slaves. It was highly controversial and contributed to tensions between the North and South leading up to the Civil War.
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July 28, 2023
The Iroquois Confederacy
The Iroquois Confederacy was a political and cultural union of Native American tribes in the northeastern region of North America. It was formed in the 16th century and consisted of six tribes who worked together to maintain peace and stability in the region.
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July 26, 2023
Panic of 1893
The Panic of 1893 was a severe economic depression in the United States that lasted for several years. It was caused by a variety of factors, including overproduction, labor unrest, and a decline in the value of silver. The panic led to widespread unemployment, bank failures, and social unrest.
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July 17, 2023
The Scottsboro Boys
The Scottsboro Boys were nine black teenagers who were falsely accused of raping two white women in Alabama in 1931. Their case became a symbol of racial injustice and sparked a national outcry. Despite multiple trials and appeals, most of the boys were convicted and sentenced to death or life in prison.
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