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Why has the Louisiana constitution been written so many times?
The present Louisiana constitution follows the federal constitution more closely than any of earlier states constitution
Who created tariffs?
Taxes and tariffs have been used for thousands of years. People were taxed for dying in the Middle Ages and every ship to dock in London had to pay a tax or tariff. In earlier times the Romans would charge for not attacking a community.
Why did the US government change the penny?
The cent (penny) has been changed many times over the years. In 1982 it was changed from bronze to copper-plated zinc because the price of copper increased and it cost more than 1 cent to make a penny. In 1943 cents were made of steel to save copper for use in ammunition. In 1864 the composition was changed from cupronickel to bronze because nickel is so hard it damaged the coin presses available at the time. In 1857 the composition was changed from pure copper to cupronickel and the con was reduced in size because it contained more than 1 cent worth of copper.
What is the idea of black power?
The black power movement began demanding equal rights for African Americans. As with any group in those times, there were extremists.
What did a butler do in Victorian times?
A butler was the head of the household staff. In Victorian times the number of employees in a rich household could be very big. Although he sometimes personally served members of the family (those tasks could vary depending on arrangements made) he usually was mainly an overseeer who saw to it that other servants did their job right.
