The <em>Patriot Act</em> is an act of Congress which was swiftly turned into law on October 26, 2001, after the terrorist attacks of September 11th.
The Act granted law enforcement to search any home or business without the owner's consent or knowledge, as well as the authorization to research on the telephone, e-mail and financial records of every citizen. It also authorized indefinite detentions of immigrants under suspicion.
The Act was seen as a necessary measure in order to counter the immediate effects and possible sequels of the terrorist attacks of September 11th. Law enforcement agencies made numerous detentions and were able to effectively neutralize further terrorist actions.
Answer:Ulysses S. Grant
Explanation:
Ulysses S. Grant was an American soldier and politician who served as the commanding general during the American Civil War which got him elected as the 18th president of the United States from 1869 to 1877.
Fact 1: The text of the Gettysburg Address is carved into stone on the south wall of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C.,
Fact 2: There are approx 270 words in the Gettysburg Address and it took just over 2 minutes to deliver
Fact 3: The reason for the speech was the dedication of the national cemetery in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Fact 4: When was the Gettysburg Address? The speech was given by President Abraham Lincoln on November, 19, 1863
Fact 5: Who wrote the Gettysburg Address? Abraham Lincoln
Fact 6: What is the Gettysburg Address? The name of a world famous speech delivered by Abraham Lincoln to honor those who had died at the Battle of Gettysburg during which Confederate General Robert E. Lee and his forces were defeated by Union forces led by General George Meade.
Fact 7: The Civil War was at its height when the speech was made, and less than six moths after the Battle of Gettysburg (June 27–July 4, 1863). There were approximately 94,000 Union soldiers and 72,000 Confederates who fought at Gettysburg
Fact 8: The speech was made in honor of the Union troops who had fallen on the battlefield - 3,155 soldiers were killed and 14,531 wounded fighting for the Union. (a further 4,708 killed soldiers were killed and 12,693 wounded fighting for the Confederacy)
Fact 9: The speech reflected the ideals and principles of equality, freedom and democracy and made reference to the past, present and future of the nation
Fact 10: The speech followed the Emancipation Proclamation which was made on January 1, 1863
Answer:
The Industrial Revolution.
Explanation:
1) Other names for patriots included Sons of Liberty, Rebels, Whigs, and Colonials.
2) Other names for loyalists included Tories, Royalists, and the King's Friends.
3) Many loyalists lived in New York City. It was known as the Tory capital of America.
4) Not everyone picked a side. Many people tried to remain neutral so they could avoid conflict and the war.
5) Patriot towns created juries of men called "committees of safety". Patriots would swear an oath to these men in order to get a pass to travel freely through patriot controlled land.
<span>6) Members of the Sons of Liberty wore a medal with a picture of a tree on it.</span>
