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Brewer's: Sack

Any dry wine, as sherry sack, Madeira sack, Canary sack, and Palm sack. (A corruption of the French sec, dry.) Sack A bag. According to tradition, it was the last word uttered before…

McCulloch v. Maryland (1819)

Historical BackgroundThroughout the early years of the Republic, the power of the Federal Government had continued to grow. By the second decade of the 19th century, cases pitting advocates…

British Parliament: The Quartering Act of 1765

The Quartering Act of 1765British Parliament24 March 1765An act to amend and render more effectual, in his Majesty's dominions in America, an act passed in this present session of parliament…

Women by the Numbers

From the U.S. Census Bureau Source: U.S. Census Bureau Find information on the status and achievements of American women, including population, earnings, motherhood, education, professions, and…

Labor Day by the Numbers

Census Bureau facts for Labor Day Related Links Persons in the Labor Force Mothers in the Labor Force Women in the Labor Force Civilian Labor Force Unemployment Rate in the…