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Constitution replaces Articles of Confederation
The newly revised Constitution strengthens the federal government and gave the power to tax -
Louisiana Purchase
Dobled the size of the United States and the first time governemnt had used federal funds to buy land. -
Civil War- end of slavery
Presidet uses power to wage war upon the Confederacy and forced them to submit to legistlation and granting slavs their freedom. -
18th Admendment
Prohibition showed the governmnet interfeering with the personal lives of its citizens in a way it hadnt before. -
Immigration Act of 1924
Limited the number of immigrants who immigrated to the United States. Limited the amout of immigrants to 2%. -
New Deal
Increased Social Security and Welfare -
Formation of NATO
International military alliance strengthened both the US and all allies defenses. -
Brown v. Board
Declared state laws establishing segregation unconstitutional. Gave government power to integrate. -
Medicaid
After the Vietnam War the veterans coming back needed medical assistance. Medicare and Medicaid was established. -
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
ObamaCare. Healthcare reform to private healthcare companies.