USA Law

Tag: History

  • Theodore Roosevelt’s Broad Powers

    Theodore Roosevelt’s Broad Powers in the United States Theodore Roosevelt swept into the White House (which he so named) under rather unfortunate circumstances; he had been vice-president under William McKinley, who was assassinated in September, 1901. Theodore Roosevelt (TR) made […]

  • Atlantic Charter

    The Atlantic Charter 1941 August 14 in the United States This charter was signed by Franklin D. Roosevelt and Winston S. Churchill. The Text The President of the United States of America and the Prime Minister, Mr. Churchill, representing His Majesty’s Government in the United Kingdom, […]

  • Juvenile Justice Process

    Juvenile Justice Process in the United States Points of Intervention There are many steps community partners, families, and others can take to positively impact youth both before and after they have come into contact with the juvenile justice system. There are distinct points in the […]

  • Juvenile Justice Process

    Juvenile Justice Process in the United States Points of Intervention There are many steps community partners, families, and others can take to positively impact youth both before and after they have come into contact with the juvenile justice system. There are distinct points in the […]

  • Knights of the Golden Circle

    Knights of the Golden Circle in the United States History Knights of the Golden Circle, a semi-military secret society in the United States in the Middle West, 1861-1864, the purpose of which was to bring the Civil War to a close and restore the “Union as it was.” There is some evidence that […]

  • Knights of the Golden Circle

    Knights of the Golden Circle in the United States History Knights of the Golden Circle, a semi-military secret society in the United States in the Middle West, 1861-1864, the purpose of which was to bring the Civil War to a close and restore the “Union as it was.” There is some evidence that […]

  • State Law History

    History of the U.S. State Law in the United States In the early years of the United States, federal courts were not as active or important as state courts. States had jurisdiction (the power to make and enforce laws) over the most important aspects of business life. The power of state law has […]

  • State Law History

    History of the U.S. State Law in the United States In the early years of the United States, federal courts were not as active or important as state courts. States had jurisdiction (the power to make and enforce laws) over the most important aspects of business life. The power of state law has […]

  • Chauncey Mitchell Depew

    Chauncey Mitchell Depew in the United States Life and Work Chauncey Mitchell Depew (1834-1928), American lawyer and politician, was born in Peekskill, New York, on the 23rd of April 1834, of a Huguenot family (originally Du Puis or De Puy). He graduated at Yale in 1856, entered politics as […]

  • Chauncey Mitchell Depew

    Chauncey Mitchell Depew in the United States Life and Work Chauncey Mitchell Depew (1834-1928), American lawyer and politician, was born in Peekskill, New York, on the 23rd of April 1834, of a Huguenot family (originally Du Puis or De Puy). He graduated at Yale in 1856, entered politics as […]

  • Francois Xavier Martin

    Francois Xavier Martin in the United States Francois Xavier Martin (1762-1846), American jurist and author, was born in Marseilles, France, on the 17th of March 1762, of Provençal descent. In 1780 he went to Martinique, and before the close of the American war of Independence went to North […]

  • Francois Xavier Martin

    Francois Xavier Martin in the United States Francois Xavier Martin (1762-1846), American jurist and author, was born in Marseilles, France, on the 17th of March 1762, of Provençal descent. In 1780 he went to Martinique, and before the close of the American war of Independence went to North […]

  • Second Bank of the United States

    Introduction Although Congress made no formal declaration, the issue of the Second Bank of the United States can easily and appropriately be considered a war. The primary players included President Andrew Jackson who fought against the bank and Nicholas Biddle, president of the bank, who […]

  • Second Bank of the United States

    Introduction Although Congress made no formal declaration, the issue of the Second Bank of the United States can easily and appropriately be considered a war. The primary players included President Andrew Jackson who fought against the bank and Nicholas Biddle, president of the bank, who […]

  • Dutch Colonial Immigration

    Dutch Colonial Immigration in the United States Immigration During the Colonial Period: The Dutch and Swedes Introduction to Dutch Colonial Immigration In the early 17th century settlers from other Western European countries also established themselves on the Atlantic Coast of North […]