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Charles Grandison Finney
History; American history
The "father of modern revivalism," Finney devised many techniques adopted by later revival preachers. He encouraged many women to participate actively in revival.
Central Powers
History; American history
In World War I, Germany and Austria Hungary and their allies.
Cautious Revolutionaries
History; American history
Sometimes called reluctant revolutionaries, these leaders lacked a strong trust in the people to rise above their own self interest and provide for enlightened legislative policies (see public ...
Camp David Accords
History; American history
An historic 1979 peace agreement negotiated between Egypt and Israel at the U. S. Presidential retreat at Camp David, Maryland. Under the pact, Israel agreed to return captured territory to Egypt and ...
Capital Punishment
History; American history
During the early nineteenth century, a movement arose to end the death penalty.
Carpetbaggers
History; American history
People who moved to the South during or following the Civil War and became active in politics, they helped to bring Republican control of southern state governments during Reconstruction and were ...
Bill of Rights
History; American history
The first ten amendments to the U. S. Constitution, which protect the rights of individuals from the powers of the national government. Congress and the states adopted the ten amendments in 1791.