The swastika symbol, 卐 or 卍, is an ancient religious icon in the cultures of Eurasia. It was used as a symbol of divinity and spirituality in Indian religions, including until Hitler used it to represent the Nazis. It is now viewed as a symbol of torture. Adolf Hitler designed the Nazi flag in 1920. He combined the swastika with the three colors of the German Imperial flag.
In countries outside the United States of America, Americanization or Americanisation is the influence American culture and business have on other countries, such as their media, cuisine, business practices, popular culture, technology, or political techniques.
Draft of a proposed law presented to the legislature for consideration, also used in the instance where the legislature congratulates or honors groups or individuals.
Concurrent powers are powers that are shared by both the State and the federal government. These powers can be exercised simultaneously within the same territory and in relation to the same body of citizens. These concurrent powers including regulating elections, taxing, borrowing money and establishing courts.
Colonists appealed to British citizens' sense of justice, to their shared heritage and culture, and to their economic connection. These attempts failed, however, and the colonies have no other choice but to declare separation.
