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Income Tax laws (later ruled unconstitutional; made constitutional through the 16th Amendment in 1916); military "draft" laws (conscription).
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What came first the 13 amendment or the end of the civil war?
The end of the Civil War, and the reunification of the USA. Only then could Congress pass laws that were enforceable in all the states.
What was a factor that contributed the most to the outbreak of the Civil War?
The South being outvoted in Congress (because it was getting harder to create new slave-states), and Congress therefore tending to pass laws favourable to the North.
How was slavery linked to the civil war?
The slave-states were outnumbered in Congress, which tended to pass laws unfavourable to the South. This led the South to see itself as a separate nation.
How did abolitionism cause the civil war?
The Abolitionists were a small but powerful lobby in Congress, who were increasingly able to block the creation of new slave-states. This weakened the voting power of the South in Congress, which would tend to pass laws unfavourable to the South.
What was tried to prevent the civil war?
A bill was presented to congress called the Crittenden Plan which was a compromise to prevent war. However both sides were tired of compromise and the bill did not pass.
Why did Congress pass laws protecting civil-rights during Reconstruction?
To Abolish black codes in the south.
Did congress pass a law that gave the president power over the railroads during the civil war?
not until the late 1940's
What came first the 13 amendment or the end of the civil war?
The end of the Civil War, and the reunification of the USA. Only then could Congress pass laws that were enforceable in all the states.
How did congress get the power to pass the civil rights act of 1964?
judicial review
Does the US president make the laws?
yes he does but he has to pass it through with congress
What was the purpose of the massive civil rights march on Washington in August?
To put pressure on Congress to pass a civil rights bill.
The first Earth Day inspired the US Congress to pass several environmental acts into law What three well-known acts did Congress Pass?
The first Earth Day inspired the U.S. Congress to pass several environmental acts into law. What three well-known acts did Congress Pass?
When did congress first pass the radio regulations?
regulate medium congress passed
What kind of interest group is the NAACP when it urges congress to pass civil rights legislation?
social
In 1875 congress passed a civil rights act why was it necessary to pass an almost identical act in 1964?
In 1875 congress passed a civil rights act and found it necessary to pass an almost identical act in 1964 to seal the loopholes of the original act.
During Washington's term what did Congress pass on goods from Europe?
false
For a territory to be admitted to the Union the first step was for Congress to pass?
They had to pass an enabling act.
