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What is the Payne-Aldrich Tariff Act?

The Payne-Aldrich Tariff Act is an act that started out as a bill in the House of Representatives to lower certain tariffs for goods entering into the U.S. President Taft called for a special session of Congress to discuss the bill in 1909. Then, the bill was substituted by one written by Senator Aldrich of Rhode Island, calling for more increases in tariffs and fewer restrictions.This act was the first time tariff laws were changed since 1897. The creation of a tariff board to study future tariff modifications also was a part of this act.

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When was Barack Obama first elected president?

Obama was elected for the second time on Nov. 6, 2012, and was sworn in on Jan. 21, 2013. Joe Biden was Obama's running mate for both elections.\nObama served in the Illinois State Senate from 1997 to 2004. In 2005, he began a term as a U.S. Senator from Illinois. He is the first African-American U.S. President.

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How did Nelson Mandela affect world history?

In the U.S. and elsewhere, Mandela's plight sparked activist movements and global pressure to end the apartheid regime in South Africa. There has been a strong response in American pop culture, including Paul Simon's use of South African musicians on his seminal album, "Graceland."Many U.S. politicians and others from around the world have expressed how Nelson Mandela's life and example of national reconciliation personally inspired them, including President Barack Obama.

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How many presidents has the United States of America had?

Although the number of presidents counts as 44, the actual number of people who have served as president is 43. This is because Grover Cleveland was elected into office for two nonconsecutive terms and counts as both the 22nd and the 24th president. Out of the 43 presidents, four have died in office, four have been assassinated and one has resigned. Franklin D. Roosevelt is the only president to serve for more than two terms in office. William Henry Harrison, who spent 32 days in office, has so far served the shortest time.

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When were school yearbooks invented?

The first college yearbook ever made was published by Yale in 1806. The first high school yearbook was published in 1845 by a school in Waterville, N.Y. In the mid-1800s, posed photos of seniors were included. In 1880, modern yearbooks were printed. The 1920 yearbooks began including photos of teachers and activities, says School Annual Publishing Company.\nIn the subsequent years, photos of all class members, staff and school clubs and activities were included in the yearbooks. School Annual Publishing Company says that most yearbooks, as of 2014, are designed online by students and sent elec..

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What is the Julian calendar?

Prior to the Julian calendar, the Romans had a date keeping system that involved a group decision of adding or removing dates on a calendar, making keeping track of time inconsistent. Caesar consulted Sosigenes, an Alexandrian astronomer, and devised a regular calendar system based on Earth and how it revolves around the sun.

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When did North Carolina become a state?

The colony of North Carolina was founded in 1653 by some Virginians looking for a place to settle. After America won its independence, North Carolina became a large cotton-producing state, and slaves were used as part of the plantation system. North Carolina was one of the last states to secede from the Union when it did so in May 1861, after the Civil War had already begun.

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Who invented the electric fan?

Wheeler was 22 years of age when he invented the electric fan. In addition to the fan, he also invented and held a patent for an electric battery.In 1905, he became the president of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers. Early in his career, Wheeler was a part of Thomas A. Edison's engineering staff. He even held a supervisory role at an Edison plant in New York. His electric fan was invented after he helped to establish his own company.

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What were the common people of Rome called?

Plebeians were always on the front line to advocate change in the Roman government. They had a council called the People's Assembly and tribunes represented the interests of the council in the senate. The main job of the People's Assembly was to elect magistrates to run the Roman Empire. Tribunes were elected officials who had the power to veto laws. This made them very powerful in the Roman government.

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What was the Ballinger-Pinchot controversy?

The controversy began when Pinchot suspected Ballinger of actions that favored private enterprise over conservationism. He arranged a meeting between Louis Glavis, the chief of the Portland Field Division of the General Land Office, and President Taft. Glavis prepared a report accusing Ballinger of interfering in the review of some Alaskan land claims. Taft exonerated Ballinger and authorized the dismissal of Glavis, who then took his case to the press. Pinchot was later dismissed for views he expressed through an open letter. Though hearings did not implicate Ballinger, he was criticized for ..

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