After World War II, sparked by economic talks held by the Un…
After World War II, sparked by economic talks held by the United States and its allies (excluding the Soviet Union) in Bretton Woods, New Hampshire, toward the war’s end, a number of countries laid the groundwork for a trade agreement that evolved, decades later, into the World Trade Organization. What brought the countries together to do this?
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The New START (Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty), a replacement for an older nuclear arms reduction treaty between the United States and the Russian Federation that was signed by President Obama and Russian president Dmitry Medvedev and ratified by the Senate in 2011 after a 71–26 vote in its favor, was a classic example of
Read DetailsAfter the success of the United States in defeating the Brit…
After the success of the United States in defeating the British, the biggest question facing the Founders was how to address the problems experienced under the Articles of Confederation– lack of federal power. Hamilton aligned with __________________________ to argue for a new structure for the federal government.
Read DetailsIn 2016, an expanded Panama Canal began commercial operation…
In 2016, an expanded Panama Canal began commercial operation, with a new lane of increased width and depth allowing for a larger number of ships. This expansion represented a major event for the Central American nation, which took control of the canal from the United States in 1999 under treaties negotiated by President Jimmy Carter in the late 1970s. Known as the Torrijos-Carter Treaties, these were an example of
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