Answer: C. The Stamp Act of 1765
Explanation:
The French and Indian War made the British spend a lot of money defending its American colonies and they wanted to make the money back somehow so that they could pay off several debts.
This led to them imposing certain laws on the colonies in order to extract this money. One such law was the Stamp Act of 1765. This Act was passed by the English Parliament without regard for the colonists and did not let any of them voice opposition to it.
To establish justice, insure domestic tranquillity, provide the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our prosperity.
Answer:
C
Explanation:
The Napoleonic Code was important as it established rights and laws that were not derived from the powers of God or from another already established canon.
The Underground Railroad wasn't a real railroad, but a network of courageous people who helped slaves secretly travel from the South to the North. In 1850, President Fillmore signed the Fugitive Slave Act, which made it illegal to help a slave run away and required officials to return escaped slaves to their owners.