Friday, April 15, 2011

Friday, April 8, 2011

Poem

I think the author's inspiration is his/her surroundings and a close person that has had an impact he/her. The author describes events using vivid imagery to create a mental picture. No matter what happens in his/her life a thought always come about of a special someone.

Thursday, April 7, 2011

Granger laws

 Series of laws passed in western states of the United States after the American Civil War to regulate grain elevator and railroad freight rates and rebates and to address long- and short-haul discrimination and other railroad abuses against farmers

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

WWII

  • United Nations was established
  • "iron curtain."
  • United States emerged as the world's leading military and economic power
  • Soviet Union now controlled of the eastern land
  • Cold War

Monday, April 4, 2011

Tariff

The tariff placed on important goods and it was issued to gain revenue.
Examples:
Oil
Cars
Clothing
Electronics
Alcohol