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June 21, 2023
The Bread and Roses Strike
The Bread and Roses Strike was a labor strike in 1912 in Lawrence, Massachusetts, where textile workers protested against low wages and poor working conditions. The strike lasted for two months and gained national attention, leading to improved labor laws and better working conditions for workers.
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June 20, 2023
Espionage and Sedition Acts
The Espionage & Sedition Acts were laws passed in the United States during World War I that made it illegal to interfere with military operations or to speak out against the government or the war effort.
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June 19, 2023
Immigration Act of 1965
The Immigration Act of 1965 was a law that abolished the national origins quota system and allowed for more immigrants from non-European countries to enter the United States.
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June 16, 2023
Aaron Burr
Aaron Burr was an American politician and lawyer who served as the third Vice President of the United States under Thomas Jefferson. He is also known for killing Alexander Hamilton in a famous duel in 1804.
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June 13, 2023
McCulloch v. Maryland
McCulloch v. Maryland was a landmark case in which the Supreme Court ruled that the federal government had the power to establish a national bank and that states could not tax federal institutions. This decision established the principle of federal supremacy over state laws.
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June 9, 2023
Social Security Act of 1935
Social Security Act: U.S. law enacted in 1935. Established social welfare programs, including retirement benefits and assistance for the elderly, disabled, and unemployed.
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June 1, 2023
Fugitive Slave Act of 1793
The Fugitive Slave Act of 1793 allowed slave owners to capture and reclaim escaped slaves, reinforcing the institution of slavery in the United States.
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