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In Iran there is a tower in front of the Tehran airport and it is called the โAzadi tower,โ which translates to the โfreedom tower.โ Except itโs not. There is little to no freedom for the citizens of Iran. Recently a couple danced in front of the freedom tower.
SPRITE: This act only increased tensions between the US and those it was not allied with. This indirectly involved the US in the conflict, and eventually led to the US's actual involvement in the war. (2/2)
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Topic: Lend Lease Act (1941)
Description: An act proposed by FDR (passed by HOR) which allowed the US to lend or lease war supplies to any nation deemed vital for its defense.
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Topic: Court Packing Scheme
Description: FDR'S plan to add more justices to the supreme court
SPRITE: Political - More justices were added in order to overturn the "unconstitutional" rulings for New Deal policies. (To support it for FDR)
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Topic: Charles Lindbergh
Description: Flew the first non-stop solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean.
SPRITE: Technological - This flight proved to the world that airplanes could provide a safe, secure, and efficient mode of transportation.
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Topic: Espionage and Sedition Acts
Description: The Espionage Acts of 1917 prohibited the collection of any evidence related to the national defence with the intent to harm or injure the USA.
The Sedition Act added on (1/3)
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Topic: Underwood Tariff
Description: Also known as the Revenue Act of 1913, and the Underwood-Simmons Act, lowered tariff rates on imports and re-instituted the federal income tax. This Act was sponsored by Oscar Underwood and signed (1/3)
into law by President Woodrow Wilson
SPRITE: Economic - The Underwood Tariff lowered the tax on imported goods from 40% to 26%. To make up for the budget deficit, Wilson established the one percent tax on all incomes greater than 3,000 annually. (2/3)
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Topic: Rough Riders
Description: Another name for the 1st United States Volunteer Cavalry, led by Theodore Rosevelt for the Spanish American War. They were small, understaffed, and disorganized.
SPRITE: Social - The Rough Riders had significant social effect by creating a sense of national pride and boosting morale. Their bravery in battle helped to increase Roosevelt's popularity, and they became a legend that inspired the American people.