In 1914, many Americans believed that the Monroe Doctrine encouraged them to follow a policy of "protectionism", since this doctrine stated that any further efforts by European nations to colonize the Americas would lead to an American retaliation.
In the late 1780's, states were debating whether or not to ratify the Constitution. They were broken into two different state convention groups, those who were for and those who against ratification: the Federalists and the Antifederalists.
Federalists were in favor of a strong government and wanted the constitution passed as it was. The Antifederalists formed as opponents to the Federalists. They thought that the Constitution gave the central government too much power, and left the states with with not enough.
State constitutions usually included a bill of rights, which was missing from the Constitution of the United States. This was the main reason why certain states who were not in favor of ratification.
Eventually, the Federalists promised to add a bill of rights, after ratification. This was the main factor that encouraged many states to vote for ratification in the end.
Although he is quite typical of a 12-year-old boy, Ralph also displays flashes of maturity and common sense which make him seem older. He has qualities of natural leadership such as bravery, fairness and a sense of justice so it is not surprising when he is elected to lead the others.
*2,160 meters*
At its thickest point the ice sheet is 4,776 meters deep. It averages 2,160 meters thick, making Antarctica the highest continent. This ice is 90 percent of all the world's ice and 70 percent of all the world's fresh water.
The most important social consequence generated the economic crisis was unemployment. In the beginning, unemployment was about 500000 but in 1930 this number rose to 3250000. This unemployment generated an increase in the number of hoboes. As people lost their jobs and savings, and couldn't keep up set up homes mortgages on many homes were foreclosed. Many people lacked adequate food, shelter, and clothing.
The consequence of the Great Depression in rural areas was the worsening of farmers condition. Farmers who usually contracted debts to expand production and buy agricultural machinery found themselves in a very vulnerable situation with the loss of domestic and international markets. Faced with the loss of everything, desperate farmers defied the law. Angry mobs stopped foreclosures and threatened to lynch the judges sanctioning them.
