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American history

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.

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