Simon Bolivar has long been regarded as the George Washington of Latin America.
The first tariff law passed by the U.S. Congress, acting under the recently ratified Constitution, was the Tariff of 1789. Its purpose was to generate revenue for the federal government, and also to act as a protective barrier around domestic industries.
On July 2, 1776, the Continental Congress voted to approve a motion calling for separation from Britain. The dramatic words of this resolution were added to the closing of the Declaration of Independence. Two days later, on July 4, the declaration was formally adopted by 12 colonies after a revision.
