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b. it ked to the disappearance ....
Poll taxes, literacy tests, seperate but equal, segregated areas come to mind
The most important event was obviously the American Civil War from 1861-1865. This led to the 14th Amendment which defined a citizen as "any person born or naturalized in the US." The 13th Amendment abolished slavery, and the 15th Amendment prohibits denying the right to vote to someone because of their race.
Other key events include the Louisiana Purchase, the Texas Revolution, The Spanish-American War, the War of 1812, the purchase of Alaska, the Mexican Cession, the Indian Wars, and the California Gold Rush.
Like I said, the right to vote was extended to all male citizens by the 15th Amendment. Women were not given the right to vote until the 19th Amendment was passed in 1920.
Justinian was one of the most important rulers from the over 1000 years of rule of the Byzantine Empire. He created many codes, or laws, to unify the empire. He spread religion throughout the Byzantines. Expanding the empire was also a big achievement made by him. The most important architectural monument of the Byzantines, the Hagia Sophia, was also created at this time.
(Sorry, I'm a World History geek, I took AP World History freshman year ;))
I've heard the Ganges River is very polluted and filthy. Indians throw trash in there. It was known for its beauty. People bathed in its waters believing it was holy. That is one reason it is so dirty. It would take a very long time considering the fact that the Ganges River is one of the longest in India, with the Indus River at first place.
