Answer:
1. The PATCO strike involved <em>air traffic controllers.</em>
2. The workers who refused to return to the job were <em>fired</em>.
3. Sandra<em> Day O'Connor </em>was the first woman to serve as a Supreme Court Justice.
Explanation:
- The PATCO refers to the Professional Air Traffic Controllers Organization, which was a trade union in the United States that operated between 1968 and 1981. The PATCO is particularly famous for its 1981 strike. The strike was declared illegal by President Ronald Reagan, who stated that all workers who refused to return to work would be fired, as well as banned from federal employment for life. 11,345 traffic air controllers lost their job.
- Sandra Day O'Connor was the first woman to serve in the Supreme Court. She is an attorney, politician and jurist who is generally classified as a moderate Republican. She retired in 2006 and was replaced by Samuel Alito.
Acts of Trade and Navigation
Explanation:
The Navigation Acts, or more broadly the Acts of Trade and Navigation, was a long series of English laws that developed, promoted, and regulated English ships, shipping, trade, and commerce between other countries and with its own colonies. The laws also regulated England's fisheries and restricted foreigners' participation in its colonial trade.
Answer:
The drafting of first constitution of France had its significance that it put into practice the concepts of constitutional monarchy and indirect election.
Explanation:
The constitution of France 1791 is known as the first written constitution in the History of France that was announced on 3rd September 1791 by the National Constituent Assembly and accepted by King Louise XVI.
The motive of drafting the constitution was to make the France as constitutional monarchy. The constitution demonstrates freedom of speaking, thought, freedom of press and freedom from religious barriers.
Answer:
Wolsey made a name for himself as an efficient adminustrator, both for the crown and the church.
Explanation:
When Henry vill became king in 1509 Wolsey's rapid rise began. In 1514 he was created archbishop of York and a year later the Pope made him a cardinal. Soon afterward the king appointed him lord chancellor. In 1518 Wolsey was made Papal Legate in England enabling him to work for the popes desire for peace by organizing the treaty of London.
