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Laws designed to stamp out ku klux territorism in the south?
Congress passed such legislation in the second half of the 1800s, leading to the destruction of the first KKK.
What was the purpose of the emergency relief and construction act?
This act, passed July 1932, provided money for public works projects. It was the first major relief legislation to deal with the great depression.
Why was the Twenty First amendment passed during the Great Depression?
The 21st Ammendment ended Prohibition by repealing the 18th Ammendment. It was repealed for two reasons: 1. The law was widely broken. Prohibition led to a dramatic rise in organized crime. Plus, in bad times (such as the Great Depression) many people drink more. 2. Repealing Prohibition meant that alchohol could be taxed, thus making the federal government some money.
Who ruled over Scotland in the 1700's?
In 1707 the parliaments of Scotland and England were united and all legislation was passed at the House of Commons in London. The first British Prime Minister, Robert Walpole was appointed in 1721.
How did the Alien and Sedition Acts come about?
The Alien and Sedition Acts were 4 different pieces of legislation that were enacted in 1798, the acts deal with the requirements for citizenship in the United States. President James Madison passed the first portion, the Naturalization Act .
What state passed the first prohibition law?
Maine passed the first prohibition law in 1851, making the sale and consumption of alcohol illegal in the state.
When was HIPPA first introduced into legislation and passed?
passed August 21, 1996.
What was happening in the world in 1851?
The first prohibition law was passed in Maine
The first major federal legislation passed to encourage competition in the US was the?
Sherman Antitrust Act was the first major federal legislation passed to encourage competition in the United States.
Is it possible to change parts of the first ten amendments?
Yes and no. To change any amendments a new amendment has to be written and passed. A good example of this was prohibition.
When was first ten amendments signed?
The Bill of Rights which encompasses the First 10 Amendments was passed as legislation and ratified by three fifths of the states on December 15, 1791.
How did the Prohibition of Mixed Marriages Act during Apartheid effect the economy in south Africa?
The prohibition of the mixed marriages act during apartheid had a major effect on the economy in South Africa. in 1949 mixed marriages were banned and that immorality act became one of the first legislation act for the apartheid.
What is the B.N.A. Act of 1867?
The British North America Act (BNA Act) was the legislation, passed by the British Parliament, which created Canada on July 1, 1867. Canada was the very first country to be created by legislation.
Which state was the first to pass a prohibition law?
Maine was the first state to pass a prohibition law in 1851.
In which decade were the first important laws passes to decrease water pollution?
The 1970's was the decade where the first important laws were passed to decrease the amount of water pollution.
Laws designed to stamp out ku klux territorism in the south?
Congress passed such legislation in the second half of the 1800s, leading to the destruction of the first KKK.
What was the british legislation that prompted colonists to hold the first continental congress?
The representatives of the First Continental Congress gathered to discuss their response to the British "Intolerable Acts." These laws were passed to punish the colonies for the Boston Tea Party.
