As part of the 1898 Treaty of Paris that ended the Spanish American War, Spain agreed to cede the Philippine Islands to the United States for $20 million.
Sputnik, 1957. On October 4, 1957, the Soviet Union launched the earth's first artificial satellite, Sputnik-1. As a result, the launch of Sputnik served to intensify the arms race and raise Cold War tensions. During the 1950s, both the United States and the Soviet Union were working to develop new technology.
4) the Bill of Rights included specific rights for people.
Though the Constitution stated natural rights would be protected and there were limitations on the government, nothing was stated specifically. Those supporting the Bill of Rights were fearful that without specifically stated rights, the government would eventually strip people of their rights.
The Bill of Rights are the first ten amendments is the Constitution and were passed after the Constitution was passed. The amendments spell out specific rights citizens have and the government is required to protect.
Wilson wanted to create a political power that would basically monitor
contries in an attempt to prevent another world war (keep peace).
