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Teapot Dome Scandal  — Research Starter

The Teapot Dome Scandal was a significant political controversy in the early 1920s involving the leasing of federal oil reserves. In 1921 and 1922, Albert B. Fall, who served as Secretary of the…

Taylor Grazing Act  — Research Starter

The Taylor Grazing Act, enacted in 1934, was a significant piece of legislation aimed at addressing the challenges of livestock grazing on public lands in the western United States. Prior to the act,…

Taylor Establishes His Own Dance Company  — Research Starter

Paul Taylor, a prominent figure in American modern dance, established his own dance company in 1954 after a successful tenure as a dancer with notable companies such as those of Martha Graham and…

Tariff Act of 1909 Limits Corporate Privacy  — Research Starter

The Tariff Act of 1909, also known as the Payne-Aldrich Tariff Act, marked a significant shift in U.S. government oversight of corporate financial practices. In response to growing public concern over…

Tank Battle at Kursk Devastates German Forces  — Research Starter

The Battle of Kursk, fought in July 1943, was a pivotal confrontation during World War II and marked a significant turning point on the Eastern Front. Following the German defeat at Stalingrad, German…

Tangier Crisis  — Research Starter

The Tangier Crisis, which unfolded in 1905, marked a significant diplomatic conflict primarily between Germany and France over the status of Morocco. Triggered by German Emperor Wilhelm II's visit to…

Tamils Protest Discrimination in Ceylon  — Research Starter

The protests by Tamils in Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) emerged as a significant response to systemic discrimination following the island's independence in 1948. Initially, hopes for harmonious coexistence…

Tamil Separatist Violence Erupts in Sri Lanka  — Research Starter

Tamil separatist violence in Sri Lanka emerged from deep-rooted ethnic tensions between the Sinhalese majority and the Tamil minority, which have historical roots dating back to colonial times and…

Taliban Begins Suppression of Human Rights in Afghanistan  — Research Starter

The Taliban's rise to power in Afghanistan, marked by their capture of Kabul in 1996, initiated a period characterized by severe human rights abuses and the enforcement of an extremist interpretation…