World History Questions

The New Jersey Plan was one option as to how the United States would be governed.

The Plan called for each state to have one vote in Congress instead of the number of votes being based on population. Hence, it is called as a small state plan also.

It was introduced to the Constitutional Convention by William Paterson. So, it is also called as the Paterson plan.

In the early 7th century, 610 A.D Islam was founded and Prophet Muhammad was accredited for its origin. It is beleived that it was first origined in Mecca and Medina.

John Muir encouraged the establishment of various parks in the United States' National Park System, including the Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks.

In revolt against defence, U.S joined World War-1 on April 6, 1917.

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The Interstate Commerce Act of 1887 is a United States federal law that was designed to regulate the railroad industry, particularly its monopolistic practices.

The reason that the Interstate Commerce Act required that rates be published was to avoid secret rebates and similar deals. Until then, big shippers would demand rebates from railroads, which would in effect reduce their shipping costs without letting competitors know. This is anti-competitive.

Hence, the Act required that railroad rates be "reasonable and just," but did not empower the government to fix specific rates.