they are called counties too!
Stephen A. Douglas faced significant political challenges with the New England states primarily due to his support for the Kansas-Nebraska Act, which allowed for the possibility of slavery in territories where it had previously been prohibited. This stance alienated many abolitionists and anti-slavery advocates in New England, who viewed his actions as a betrayal of the principles of freedom and equality. Additionally, Douglas's emphasis on popular sovereignty conflicted with the growing abolitionist sentiment in the region, further complicating his political relationships and diminishing his support among New England constituents.
England does not have states but rather 'counties'. Two examples of England Counties would be Chesire and Cumbria.
Roughly President of the United States, or supreme executive. Hitler was Fuhrer ( leader, sometimes translated as guide)- like Museumfuhrer- Museum Guide! ) and Reichkanzler- Chancellor of the Reich.
By writing and signing the Declaration of Independence, the 2nd Continental Congress declared the 13 colonies colonies no longer, but states in a country independent from England.
The era of McCarthyism, marked by heightened anti-communist sentiment and political repression in the United States, roughly lasted from the late 1940s until the mid-1950s. It gained significant momentum after Senator Joseph McCarthy's infamous speech in 1950 and began to decline after his censure by the Senate in 1954. The period is often considered to have ended around 1956 as public sentiment shifted and the political climate changed.
England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are all part of the United Kingdom. Their status is similar to individual states within the United States.
The United States gained independence from England in 1789.
The Health and Safety Executive is the government agency in England that has the responsibility for developing and enforcing standards of health and safety in the workplace. It is roughly equivalent in function to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in the United States.
Switzerland is a confederation of 26 semi-independent cantons. A canton is equivalent to what is called a state in English-speaking federal countries.
Switzerland is a confederation made up of 26 semi-independent cantons. Cantons are roughly equivalent to what are called states in English-speaking federal countries.
Scotland is a Parliamentary Democracy within the United Kingdom. The largest political party in the Scottish Government is the Scottish Nationalist Party led by Alex Salmond who is also First Minister. Scotland's political state is therefore roughly similar to individual states within the United States.
Diplomatic recognition is the political equivalent to being accepted within the world as a nation. The United States for example was not recognized by England after winning the Revolutionary war. Israel was not recognized by anyone until the United States sent diplomats thereby presenting recognition to the world that Israel was a nation.
The UK is comprised of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
England does not have states.
No, the United Kingdom does not have states within its political structure. Instead, it is made up of four countries: England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Each country has its own distinct political system and government, but they are all part of the United Kingdom.
New England is a region of the United States rather than a political subdivision like a state, so it doesn't have one overall capital.
Africa is roughly the size of the United States in land area.