Was there slavery in Georgia?

Was there slavery in Georgia? During the colonial era, the practice of slavery in Georgia soon became surpassed by industrial-scale plantation slavery. The colony of the Province of Georgia under James Oglethorpe banned slavery in 1735, the only one of the thirteen colonies to have done so. How did Georgia became a state? Georgia votes […]

What is the purpose of federalism?

What is the purpose of federalism? The goal of federalism is to preserve personal liberty by separating the powers of the government so that one government or group may not dominate all powers. The Framers believed that divided power was limited power and applied this theory as they created the Constitution. Why are federal provinces […]

Who influenced Paul Revere?

Who influenced Paul Revere? As a member of the Masonic Lodge of St. Andrew, he was friendly with activists like Dr. Joseph Warren. In the year before the Revolution, Revere gathered intelligence by “watching the Movements of British Soldiers,” as he wrote in a 1798 account of his ride. How does life change in Boston […]

Who died in 2011 London riots?

Who died in 2011 London riots? Thursday 4 August 2011 Mark Duggan, 29, is shot dead by police in Ferry Lane, Tottenham, at 18:15 BST. Mr Duggan is a passenger in a minicab. The violence begins as bottles are thrown at two patrol cars which are then set alight. Police announce the launch of Operation […]

What are the 3 requirements for a representative?

What are the 3 requirements for a representative? Article I, Section 2 of the Constitution sets three qualifications for representatives. Each representative must: (1) be at least twenty-five years old; (2) have been a citizen of the United States for the past seven years; and (3) be (at the time of the election) an inhabitant […]

What is a lease provision?

What is a lease provision? Most leases and rental agreements include a clause in which the tenant agrees that the premises are in habitable (livable) condition and promises to alert the landlord to any defective or dangerous condition. Tenant’s repair and maintenance responsibilities. Which clause allows a landlord to increase the lease payment during the […]

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