It was important for them to be able to stop the muslim armies from advancing farther into western europe.
The philosophy being referred to in this definition is known as New Federalism.
The goal of this ideology is to give a significant amount of power back to the state government. Nixon, along with other Republicans, felt that the federal government was far too large in its scope and power. This policy of new federalism would roll back this power so that state governments can make decisions based on their individual needs.
details the differences between social classes.
Lee decided to surrender his army in part because he wanted to prevent unnecessary destruction to the South.
The 1920s in the United States, in the years leading up to the great crash of 1929, were a period of rapid economic development, brought about in many ways by mass production during and after World War I. A rebirth of advertising allowed more of these goods to be purchased, which greatly increased US GDP.