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The Influence of Sea Power Upon History

History; American history

1890 book by Alfred Thayer Mahan that argued nations expand their world power through foreign commerce and a strong navy. Strongly influenced American politicians who advocated expansion.

Tenement Reform Law of 1879

History; American history

A law that required all rooms to have access to light and air.

Tet Offensive

History; American history

As American military and political leaders suggested victory in Vietnam was in sight, North Vietnam launched an offensive in January 1968 against every major South Vietnamese target. Although the ...

The China Lobby

History; American history

An informal group of media leaders and political pundits who criticized the communist takeover of China, claiming the United States could have prevented it.

Temperance

History; American history

The pre Civil War reform movement which sought to curb the drinking of hard liquor.

Tariff of Abominations

History; American history

An 1828 protective tariff opposed by many Southerners.

Legislation in 1947 that reflected the conservative post war mood. It outlawed the closed shop, gave presidential power to delay strikes with a "cooling off” period, and curtailed the political and ...