A problem the Second Continental Congress faced in 1775 was "<span>A.) how to pay for a war against Britain" which proved to be a major issue after the war was one. </span>
They stoped importing British goods into the colonies
The Age of Reason, also known as the Enlightenment, emerged from
the Protestant Reformation and emphasized reason and individualism, which
was a new thought process . This Enlightenment caused many new writers,
philosophers, and artists to question the traditional authority. The authority that
was most questioned during this period of time was the monarchy.
The various monarchies throughout Europe were afraid that this
movement would be disruptive to the old orders. The Enlightenment raised
questions about the rule of monarchs which made many nobles nervous, and
questioned the authority of the Catholic Church . To these powers that had held
firm control of Europe since the Middle Ages, the writers of the Enlightenment
were a threat that would disrupt their carefully held power
The idea of democracy began in Greece.
The twenty-fourth amendment which was proposed by Congress on 27th August 1962 and ratified by the most states on 23rd January 1964 was very significant act for the African-Americans. It gave them right to vote by eliminating poll taxes and thus gave them political rights and say in the formation of government. The amendment also established equality and ended discrimination with African-Americans.
