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The US aquiring Alaska was a good move. Alaska has a lot of oil and we could use that to our advantage. We also gained another state so now we have more power over more people
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This amendment has allowed people of a different race to vote and has gotten rid of discrimination.
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The Civil Rights Act has made a huge difference in the world. It has changed the world in many ways because it has combined whites and blacks. We used to have whites and blacks water fountains, now we all share one. Without this act, the world would be a difficult place for me to live in.
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The Statue of Liberty has represented freedom since we have accepted it. It has also become a huge attraction in New York City and many people visit it.
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The first telephone line has allowed many oppurtunities in the world. It has allowed better ways of communications and faster ways to get things done. The world uses telephones every day in their life and without this the communication in the world would not be the same.
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Outlawed monopolies and practices that restrained trade, such as price fixing.
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Ellis Island has become a popular attraction. Besides it being an attraction, it has helped immigrates a lot. It allowed them a place to go when they immigrated from wherever they came from. They went there from a boat and then continued their new lives from there
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Created to plan and develop irrigation projects
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Since the Wright Brothers have created this plane, it has allowed us to trade and travel to places a lot easier. We no longer have to wait for trains, walk, or take a car. We can get there in a matter of no time all because of them
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Created to manage the nation's water and timber resources
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Required federal inspection of meat processing to ensure sanitary confitions. In the past years a lot of people have been getting ill because of dirty meat, now that we have meat inspection, we can prevent these illnesses.
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Authorized the Interstate Commerce Commission to regulate railroad rates
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Cabinet department created to promote the welfare and employment of working people. Without this, most people would not be able to survive or support their family. They wouldn't have jobs or a back up plan to get some or little money
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Created Federal Reserve System of government banks to supervise private banks. It also allowed a flexible system for money supply.
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Gave Congress the power to levy an income tax
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Provided for the direct election of senators
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The Panama Canal helped people to cross over the Pacific Ocean and Atlanitic Ocean. It also made trading a whole much easier.
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Since this was built, we now have a new and better way to send messages to other people. We no longer have to travel to give a message, we can pick up a phone and just share the news
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The National Park Service was created to administer our National Parks. Without these administrators, our parks wouldn't be a national attraction for us and they wouldn't be kept as nicely as they are.
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Prohibited the manufacture and sale of liquor