The ancient Athenian government had two houses in their legislative branch, just like the United States has today.
In the United States we have the House of Representatives and Senate which make up our legislative branch. The House of Representatives has 435 members. A states representation in this part of Congress depends on their population. On the other hand, each state has 2 Senators regardless of their population.
Answer:
Business Interests is the correct answer.
Explanation:
During 1830's American leaders were afraid that Hawaii would fall in hands of a European power when Britain and France both forced Hawaii to accept treaties. Alarmed by this american leaders signed Treaty of Friendship with Hawaii in 1849. Soon Hawaii became a provisioning spot for American whaling ships and sugar plantation. The Hawaiian economy became more integrated when the two signed 1875 trade exchange treaty and the white Americans began to dominate Hawaiin economy and politics. But when the Us government introduced McKinley Tariff, it raised the import rates on foreign sugar. Most of the sugar planters knew that if Hawaii is annexed by US the the tariff issue would vanish. The planters staged an uprising and force that Queen to abdicate. It was formally annexed when the war broke out with Spain and the islands became significant for the US navy. A joint resolution was signed by president William McKinley.
Answer:The Reconstruction Act of 1867 required southern states to ratify the 14th Amendment—which granted “equal protection” of the Constitution to former enslaved people—and enact universal male suffrage before they could rejoin the Union.Jun
I think it was because transportation was made way easier and it offered better options for people who wanted to travel. Also i believe at the time the west was rich because of the foreseen treasures such as gold found there so people wanted to travel west to get rich.
