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A set of rules established by a governing body that must be followed by the people within its jurisdiction.

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Which law passed in 1607 allowed the English to establish Jamestown, their first permanent settlement in North America?
Which law prohibited the American colonists from settling west of Appalachia?
What law was passed by Parliament in response to colonial resistance to new taxes?
What law required colonists to provide housing and provisions for British soldiers stationed in America during peacetime?
What law triggered a boom in railroad construction during the market revolution?
Which law did Andrew Jackson challenge by vetoing its recharter due to his belief that it gave too much power to a select few?
Which law passed in the 19th century led to increased tensions over slavery in new territories?
Which law caused tensions leading to 'Bleeding Kansas' during westward expansion?
Which law passed in the mid-19th century had a profound impact on land ownership during westward expansion?
Which law resulted in significant conflict during the Westward Expansion?
What law has been enacted to regulate railroads' rates and practices in late nineteenth century America?
What law repealed national-origins quotas in U.S.?
Which law enacted during this period attempted to regulate railroad rates?
What law established that new territories would decide on slavery by popular vote?
Which law granted voting rights to African American men?
Which law made Puerto Rico an unincorporated territory of United States after Spanish American war?
What law was passed in 1917 that made it a crime to interfere with the operation or success of the military during World War I?
What law was passed by the U.S Congress in 1973 to protect critically imperiled species from extinction?
Which law set environmental standards for air quality?
What law did President Reagan sign that granted amnesty to illegal immigrants living in U.S since before January,1st ,1982 ?

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