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What spending did Reagan increase?

The increased spending and tax cuts generated significant economic growth from 1982 to 1990. The tax cuts implemented by Reagan significantly increased federal revenues by about 28 percent between 1980 and 1990.\nCritics of Reagan's economic policies state that whatever gains were achieved through tax cuts were reversed by other deductions introduced in later years. For example, the income tax deductions that were implemented in 1981 were quickly reversed by gradual tax increases from 1982 that would recover all the lost revenue by 1989. Critics also claim that Reagan's administratio..

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When did Martin Luther King receive the Nobel Peace Prize?

Martin Luther King Jr. elected to distribute the monetary prize that he received in conjunction with the Nobel Peace Prize among other prominent civil rights groups around the world. This prize had a monetary value of approximately $54,000 and was shared with groups such as the Gandhi Society for Human Rights and the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.

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What were some of the negative effects of the Age of Exploration?

An estimated 70 to 90 percent of the Native American population was lost due to European diseases. The Europeans' systematic extraction of wealth and resources from native lands, particularity through the Spanish conquistadors' use of warfare and forced labor, also added to the death toll.The cash crops of sugar, tobacco and cotton that sprang up in the Americas required extensive amounts of hard labor and gave rise to the Atlantic Slave Trade. During the almost 400 years of the slave trade, between 11 and 15 million slaves were transported to the New World from Africa in what became..

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What was the name of Leif Erikson's ship?

Leif Erikson was the first European explorer to land in North America. He pioneered the establishment of the Vinland settlement, which became part of Canada's Labrador and Newfoundland areas.\nLeif Erikson was born in Iceland in 970 A.D. His father, "Erik the Red," was a Norse explorer. In 986 A.D., Erikson's family moved to Greenland.\nLater in his life, Erikson and his family converted to Christianity and moved to Norway. Some time later, Erikson made his journey to North America, where he pioneered several settlements. He died in 1020 A.D.

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What are two characteristics of Agrarian societies?

Agrarian societies have been the most common type of society throughout human history, as settling in one place and subsisting on farming and agriculture was viewed as a better option than a hunting and gathering lifestyle. Ultimately, most people wanted to settle close to their food source, which led to the creation of communities and cities. The increase in population led to jobs other than farmers being necessary, such as merchants, government leaders to provide organization and soldiers to provide security.

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Who were the Anti-Federalists?

Notable Anti-Federalist figures included Samuel Adams, Patrick Henry and James Monroe, who later became the fifth president of the United States. Most Anti-Federalists feared the central power of the new federal government, seeing it as a threat to states' rights and individual liberties. The Anti-Federalists were instrumental in the 1789 ratification of the first 10 amendments to the Constitution, the famous Bill of Rights that protects individual freedoms.

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What were the Moors doing in Europe in the 16th century?

The Moors who remained in Europe after 1492 were either called Mudejares or Moriscos. The Mudejares remained Muslim, while the Moriscos converted to Christianity. The Columbia Encyclopedia notes that the Moors made tremendous contributions to Spain and Western Europe before being expelled. The contributions were especially notable in the areas of education, medicine, science, art and architecture.

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What is colonial legacy?

In Africa, British colonial rule left a legacy that included a novel system of governance and finance. The economies of many African nations placed under British rule were modified so that countries could fund the often extensive operations undertaken by colonial rulers. Colonized areas, called colonies, were often required to supply the resources, including physical labor, necessary to allow British rule to continue. The economic activities and market structures imposed by the British remain in place as a legacy today.

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Who won the Battle of Shiloh?

The Battle of Shiloh is considered to be one of the major battles during the early stages of the American Civil War. The battle resulted in a combined casualty count of over 23,000, with 13,000 coming from the victorious Union forces. General Albert Sidney Johnston led the Confederate forces during this battle.

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Why did the South lose the American Civil War?

At the beginning of the war, the North had 22 million citizens while the South only had around 9 million, including 3.5 million slaves. The Union states also produced more than 90 percent of the country's iron and firearms. Early in the conflict, the Union established a blockade around the Confederacy, preventing the South from being able to trade for resources it sorely needed.\nThe Union also enjoyed an advantage when it came to leadership. While individual generals were notoriously incompetent in the first few years of the war, Lincoln was a strong leader compared to Davis. The Confede..

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