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British Parliament: The Townshend Act
The Townshend ActBritish Parliament1767 An act for granting certain duties in the British colonies and plantations in America; for allowing a drawback of the duties of customs upon the…performance art
(Encyclopedia) performance art, multimedia art form originating in the 1970s in which performance is the dominant mode of expression. Perfomance art may incorporate such elements as instrumental or…Brewer's: Coins
BRITISH Iron rings were used for money by the ancient Britons, and Segonax, a petty king under Cassivelân, is the first whose head was impressed on the coin. Gold, silver, and copper…Biden, Joseph Robinette, Jr.
(Encyclopedia) Biden, Joseph Robinette, Jr.Biden, Joseph Robinette, Jr.bīdˈən [key], 1942–, 46th President of the United States (2021–), b. Scranton, Pa. A lawyer and Democrat, he was elected to the…Andersen's Fairy Tales: The Red Shoes
The Naughty BoyThe Red Shoes There was once a little girl who was very pretty and delicate, but in summer she was forced to run about with bare feet, she was so poor, and in winter wear…Members of The House of Representatives, 112th Congress
Below is the composition of the 112th Congress' House of Representatives, following the 2010 midterm elections. In the following lists, the numeral indicates the congressional district represented;…September 2019 Current Events: Disaster News
Top of Page US News | Science & Technology News | US News The world is a very busy place, and it's hard to stay on top of everything. Infoplease has got you covered. Here are the world news…February 2023 Current Events: U.S. News
Top of Page World News | Disaster News | Science & Technology News | Current Events This Week The world is a very busy place, and it's hard to stay on top of everything. Infoplease has got you…British Parliament: The Stamp Act
The Stamp ActBritish Parliament1765 An act for granting and applying certain stamp duties, and other duties, in the British colonies and plantations in America, towards further defraying the…Brewer's: Kick
(A). Sixpence. “Two-and-a-kick” = two shillings and sixpence. (Anglo-Saxon, cicel, a bit. In Jamaica a “bit” = sixpence, and generally it means the smallest silver coin in circulation;…Trending
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