Mao successfully led a communist revolution and the Communist Party gained power in 1947. They were appealing than the Nationalist Party as they sought preserve 'true' Communist ideology in the country by purging remnants of capitalist and traditional elements. This was supported by the peasants
The origins of these acts go back to the constitution where the article 4 has a clause called the fugitive slave clause which orders states to deliver up fugitives from labor (euphemism for runaway slaves) when they are requested by slaveholders.
This clause was translated into the first 1793 statute which was basically a civil statute that was not well enforced according to the southern states, thus leading to the creation of the 1850 fugitive slave act.
The 1850 act was tougher than the previous one, punishing not only runaway slaves, but also people who harbored or aided slaves in any way, with civil and criminal penalties including up to 6 months imprisonment if caught and prosecuted successfully.
There were many documented cases of people being tortured and imprisoned in south because of helping fugitives.
These acts directly violated the democracy in several ways for example:
- Slavery had been abolished in many states of the US by the time these acts were created
- They were considered by many as some species of legalized kidnapping
- They encouraged illegal abduction or arrest and sale into slavery of free black men and women denying them the fair right to trial
One clear example would be the movie "Twelve years a slave" which depicts the documented case of Solomon Northup, a free black man who was sold as a slave without proof of him being one.
Marco Polo was a Venetian merchant who travelled the Far East reaching the empires of China and Mongolia. Along with his family, interacted with the emperors of both countries and was believed that he was once a special guest of a Chinese emperor during his travels. His voyage made the Europeans know more about the lands at the Far East of the globe and became vital for trade and industry.
The correct option is C. They had trained and rehearsed for the mission. Originally, the black regiment had prepared for the offensive and was going to lead the charge against the Confederate Army, however one day before the battle they were ordered not to do that and were replaced by white troops. This result in a defeat of the Union Army.
the third estate in reference to the French revolution was the largest social class in France. yet they had the least amount of political power they were also so poor they didnt know they were poor. when they attempted to get more power the tennis court treaties was gathered when they were blocked out of the house of representatives and this initiated the wave of radicalism rhat turned into the French revolution
