Daniel Manning (May 16, 1831 – December 24, 1887) was an American businessman, journalist, and politician most notable for having served as the 37th Unites States Secretary of Treasury
Born in Albany New York, he was educated in the public schools and then entered the world of commerce. At the age of 11, Manning went to work for the Albany Atlas which later consolidated with the Argus in 1856 where he became the editor in 1865 and owner in 1873.
Manning's political career was very successful as well. He served as the chairman of the New York Democratic committee from 1881 to 1885and later was appointed Secretary of Treasury by President Grover Cleveland in March 1885. Manning resigned from this post in February 1887 due to ill health.
He died later that year in Albany of Brights Disease An engraved portrait of Manning appears on U.S. paper money, on the series 1886 20.00 silver certificates. Some of these notes are referred to as "diamondbacks" due to their unusual reverse design and they are scarce.
Joe Biden- he is the 47th vice president, from Pennsylvania. He is the sixth youngest senator in the U.S. history. And he is actually the 14th longest serving senator also.
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Thursday, March 31, 2011
The president has many jobs, for instance the president is the chief of state, this means that he is in charge of inspiring all Americans. Second the president is the highest boss of all other government workers. This means he can tell anyone in the government what to do and when to do it. (Including the Military) He is also in charge of telling the American ambassadors what to say to all the foreign governments. The president can also influence the law making process of the congress. The president is also the chief of party. With this power he can help people of his own party to be elected into office. Lastly the president is in charge of the economic status of the United States.
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Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Socialism Communism Capitalism
Capitalism is an economic system in which investment in and ownership of the means of production, distribution, and exchange of wealth is made and maintained chiefly by private individuals or corporations, especially as contrasted to cooperatively or state-owned means of wealth.
Socialism is an economic system in which investment in and ownership of the means of production, distribution, and exchange of wealth is made and maintained chiefly by private individuals or corporations, especially as contrasted to cooperatively or state-owned means of wealth.
Communism is a theory or system of social organization based on the holding of all property in common, actual ownership being ascribed to the community as a whole or to the state.
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
1. Pick two countries in Chapter 22 and provide an in depth paragraph on their government and how it operates.
England has a government that is very effective. This government has two branches in the legislature and they speak their mind and don't care what they are saying.
On the other hand China has one of the most powerful single person. They also have a government system that does not share any information with the world.
2. What are some of the similarities of the countries that are in Chapter 22?
The countries in Chapter 22 have a single person that is said to be in complete rule, but they have very little power over that country. They also have two branches of the legislature. This makes it easier for the citizens to take part.
3. What are some of the differences of the countries that are in Chapter 22?
The countries have different ways that they run. Mexico has government most like the United States, but others like China have governments that are more controlled by a single person.
4. Which country in Chapter 22 do you believe has the strongest government and why?
I think China has the strongest government, this is because they have been around the longest out of all other governments.
5. In what ways does the U.S. government relate to the methods of governments listed in Chapter 22?
The United States has a single leader, but this person has very little power. They have two branches of the legislature and the citizens vote on who should be in office.
England has a government that is very effective. This government has two branches in the legislature and they speak their mind and don't care what they are saying.
On the other hand China has one of the most powerful single person. They also have a government system that does not share any information with the world.
2. What are some of the similarities of the countries that are in Chapter 22?
The countries in Chapter 22 have a single person that is said to be in complete rule, but they have very little power over that country. They also have two branches of the legislature. This makes it easier for the citizens to take part.
3. What are some of the differences of the countries that are in Chapter 22?
The countries have different ways that they run. Mexico has government most like the United States, but others like China have governments that are more controlled by a single person.
4. Which country in Chapter 22 do you believe has the strongest government and why?
I think China has the strongest government, this is because they have been around the longest out of all other governments.
5. In what ways does the U.S. government relate to the methods of governments listed in Chapter 22?
The United States has a single leader, but this person has very little power. They have two branches of the legislature and the citizens vote on who should be in office.
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