The early middle ages in europe (500-1000 a. d.) are often called the dark ages because there are no written records from the period literacy and education declined all government disappeared the muslims conquered all of italy and gaul

Prior to the 1948 presidential campaign, truman won back the support of labor unions by highlighting his opposition to the taft-hartley act. supporting the passage of the national security act. pushing for equal rights for african american citizens. opposing the strikes of railroad and mine workers.