The Court's ruling effectively freed corporations and unions to spend money both on "electioneering communications" and to directly advocate for the election or defeat of candidates (although not to contribute directly to candidates or political parties).
It lasted 19 years, 5 months, 4 weeks and 1 day
Answer:
March 22, 1972
Explanation:
On March 22, 1972, the Equal Rights Amendment is passed by the U.S. Senate and sent to the states for ratification.
The Spanish-American War of 1898 settled the status of the United States as a Pacific power. U.S. success in the war allowed a peace treaty that compelled the Spanish to resign claims on Cuba, and to cede sovereignty over Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines to the United States. During the conflict, the United States annexed the independent state of Hawaii as well. Therefore, the war enabled the United States to secure its power in the Caribbean region and to seek its economic interests in Asia.
