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Period: Jan 1, 1492 to
Colonial Era
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Jamestown is founded
People are searching for gold. -
Enrollment Act is passed
This act allowed soldiers to pay a certain amount in order to refrain from participating in the war. -
Reconstruction Act is passed
This act was passed to provide protection for life and property in the southern states, in the hopes of creating a more strict and efficient government. -
The Corporation is released
This documentary was created to explain the harm corporations have caused to our society and envorinment, as well as the greed and corruption they have influenced. -
The "law's unfair leniency" settles court case in favor of wealthy, guilty teenager.
A drunk-driving incident left four people dead, but the teenage boy under the influence was let off with therapy and probation because his parents' money could "get him out of it". -
McCutcheon vs FEC
A donation limit of $48,600 annually is set so that candidates are not put in favor by the wealth of their supporters.