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What was Elkins Act and Hepburn Act?
Hepburn Act · Who: sponsored by William Peters Hepburn · What: a law to enable railroad regulations (set maximum rates, discontinues free passes and able to look at financial records) extended to cover bridges, terminals, ferries, railroad sleeping cars, express companies and oil pipelines. · Where: All railroads, bridges, terminals, ferries, railroad sleeping cars, express companies and oil pipelines in U.S · When:1906 · Why: to be able to set maximum railroad rates · How: passed by congress · President: Theodore Roosevelt · Success/Failure: Success Elkins Act · Who:The law was sponsored by President Theodore Roosevelt · What: The Elkins Act authorized the Interstate Commerce Commission to impose heavy fines on railroads that offered rebates, and upon the shippers that accepted these rebates. The railroad companies were not permitted to offer rebates. · Where: Railroad companies in the United States · When: 1903 · Why: to strengthen the I.C.C · How: Passed Congress and signed by the President · President: Theodore Roosevelt · Success/Failure: Success
What did Booker T mean by his phrase Cast Down your buckets where you are?
it means to look down, look down, upon your fellow neighborin and love them like you would the dog that barks inside your humble home
City upon the hill?
A City upon a Hill is one of the phrases that Jesus used while he was giving his parables. Jesus used the phrase "A City upon a Hill" when he was giving the parable of Salt.
Did black people originate from one country?
of course not what do you mean of course not the So called black people who were brought to the western hemisphere on slaves ships are the physical descendants of the Hebrew Israelites that the entire bible is based upon
What civic honor was bestowed upon Percy Julian in 1950?
what civic honor was bestowed upon julian in 1950
We do not ride on railroad it rides upon us meaning?
We do not ride on the railroad; it rides upon us.” In this, Thoreau discusses where he feels the Natural world needs the industrial, saying that we build the railroads to see our nations natural beauties but in doing so we destroy it.
What trail was the transcontinental railroad built upon?
Oregon Trail
What pioneer trails was the transcontinental railroad not built upon?
siskyou trail
What pioneer trails was the transcontinental railroad built upon?
Mormon trail
What was the telegraph message sent upon completion of the transcontinental railroad?
... Done DONE
Evaluate the impact of the railroad industry upon American society in the late 1800s?
Your hairy nards
How many feet do you need to pass a vehicle when coming upon a railroad crossing?
When you come within 100 feet of an intersection or a railroad crossing, passing another vehicle is permitted.
On what night of the week did paul revere made his famous ride?
who said these quotes during the revolutionary war "don't fired unless upon, but if they mean to have a war, let it begin here.
What was the telegraph message sent from coast to coast upon completion of the Trancontinenetal railroad?
DONE If you don't believe me go to www.tcrr.com
How are Newton's laws of motion involverd in the rides in enchanted kingdom?
Newton's laws of motion are involved in rides at Enchanted Kingdom by governing the movement of the rides. The first law explains how an object will stay at rest or in uniform motion unless acted upon by an external force, guiding the starting and stopping of the rides. The second law relates to the acceleration and force required to move the rides, while the third law describes the equal and opposite reactions necessary for safe and thrilling movement.
Are Seadoo baots safe to ride on?
Seadoo boats are safe to ride upon. There are a number of safety guidelines and instructions on the Seadoo website that should be followed for safety of users and those around them.
What does edged upon mean?
What word means edged upon
