What event weakened the influence of the Knights of Labor? What was the main purpose of the first labor unions? What did labor unions strive to accomplish? What were the goals of the child labor movement? What was the goal of the farm labor movement?
After the Second World War, the political tensions of theCold Warand the economic drain of maintaining its status as a global military superpower slowly weakened the Soviet Union’s grip over its Eastern Bloc communist satellite nations, such as East Germany and Poland. By the 1990s, the preval...
Britain's position in the capitalist world was further weakened. With the rise of the Nazi Party in Germany, a new world war was imminent. 战争的代价是巨大的。英国的人力被耗尽了。百分之七十的商船被击沉或损坏。结果,英国失去了 霸权(霸权)。虽然取得了胜利,但英国还是带着巨额国债走出了战争。生意...
overlaying the borders of the present-day countries in the region. The state was gradually colonizing lands to its northeast, scarcely populated by Finnic tribes. The trident on the coin minted at that time closely resembles the one on the Coat of Arms of modern ...
At one time, especially in the 1960s the grain elevator was considered the unofficial west end of Kennewick. But what about its history? The Grain elevator has stood for decades In the 6000 block of West Clearwater Ave. shortly before you reach Archibald's Auto lot, you will see the mass...
(both military and diplomatic) to secure their release had proven fruitless. In addition, the Soviet Union had earlier invaded Afghanistan, and the U.S. efforts to turn back this incursion were also a dismal failure. President Jimmy Carter candidly spoke of a national malaise that had beset ...
TheLithuanian parliamentbuilding on the western end of the Gedimino Avenue is modern (built in 1982, expanded in the 2000s). However, its historical importance far outweighs its size or beauty as it is the spot where the Soviet Union started to collapse when Lithuania became the first cou...
The expense of the Vietnam War and an increase in domestic spending worsened the Triffin Paradox; the US government began to run huge budget deficits, which further weakened global confidence in the U.S. dollar. When nations began demanding gold in exchange for their dollars, there was a huge...
6) We shall be strengthened not weakened in determination and in resources. 7) Let us redouble our exertions, and strike with united strength while life and power remain. Ⅲ. Translate the following into Chinese: 1) I have only one purpose, the destruction of Hitler, and my life is much...
By December of 1968, even Mao realized that the Cultural Revolution was spinning out of control. China's economy, already weakened by the Great Leap Forward, was faltering badly. Industrial production fell by 12% in just two years. In reaction, Mao issued a call for the "Down to the Coun...