Although the principle of equality has always been self-evident, it has never been self-executing. It has taken acts of courage from generations of fearless and hopeful Americans to make our country more just.” Explain what this quote means and how it relates to Rosa Parks.

Congress could only request money and had no power to tax; each state made its own money; there was no national court system. which one of these weaknesses do you believe was the most important to correct?

What was the main reason why the grange started pressuring state governments about farming issues? the railroads charged small farms lower rates than large operations. the grange was not allowed to open up cooperative farm businesses. life for farmers was not improving as they continued to go into debt. farming was becoming less important to the nation’s food supply.

What led to the decline of the labor unions?