Marcus Garvey is best known for his activism.
Modernity resulted in a number of social and economic
changes in America. As the economy boomed, wages rose for most Americans and
prices fell, resulting in a higher standard of living, there was an increase in
consumerism. As a result, there was a change in the way they dressed, thought,
and acted in a manner that shocked their more traditional parents.
The Marbury v<span>. </span>Madison<span> of 1803 was </span>important<span> because it was the first </span>Supreme Court case<span> to apply the principle of judicial review, the power of federal </span>courts<span> to void acts of Congress that were in conflict with the Constitution.</span>
the British seemed unbeatable. During the previous 100 years, the British had enjoyed triumph after triumph over nations as powerful as France and Spain. At first glance, the odds were clearly against the Americans. A closer look provides insight into how the underdogs emerged victorious.
Britain's military was the best in the world. Their soldiers were well equipped, well disciplined, well paid, and well fed. The British navy dominated the seas. Funds were much more easily raised by the Empire than by the Continental Congress
They were able to write things down and keep records of them, since <span>cuneiform was a written language. </span>
