Historical and Genealogical questions
During the conflict, Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria and the Ottoman Empire (the Central Powers) fought against Great Britain, France, Russia, Italy, Romania, Canada, Japan and the United States (the Allied Powers). World War I or Great War (in Soviet historiography sometimes referred to as the First World Imperialist War; July 28, 1914 – November 11, 1918) …
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The color that represents mourning varies depending on each culture and the belief of the place. In India and some African countries they use white, based on the same superstition, to hide from the spirits of the deceased, however, today the color white also represents purity of the soul. In South Africa, for example, they …
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Prostitution, often called “the world’s oldest profession,” has also been called by many names, from street environments and brothels to sophisticated escort services, whether call girls or call girls or call girls. Whatever its name, however, prostitution is illegal in almost all fifty states. At its most basic definition, prostitution is the exchange of a …
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Hippocrates is a name that is synonymous with the field of medicine. He is widely regarded as the father of modern medicine and is best known for his contributions to the field of ancient Greek medicine. Hippocrates was born on the island of Kos, Greece, in 460 BCE, and he lived during a time when …
David is a prominent figure in the history of the Jewish people and one of the most important figures in the Bible. He is known for his many accomplishments, including being the second king of Israel, a warrior, a poet, and a musician. His story is told in the books of Samuel and Chronicles in …
Why did the US not want to invade Japan? American war planners projected that a land invasion of Japan could cost the lives of up to a million U.S. soldiers and many more Japanese. These figures, Giangreco explains, were estimated based on terrain, the number of units fielded, and the number of enemy units they …
What percentage of GDP is military spending? Military spending, percent of GDP, 2021 – Country rankings: The average for 2021 based on 145 countries was 1.87 percent. What was the economy of medieval Europe? The economy of Medieval Europe was based primarily on farming, but as time went by trade and industry became more important, …
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What characteristics make the medieval period an important part of European history? In the central, or high, Middle Ages, even more dramatic growth occurred. The period was marked by economic and territorial expansion, demographic and urban growth, the emergence of national identity, and the restructuring of secular and ecclesiastical institutions. What factors led to population …
How did the caste system evolved in India? The Origins of the Caste System According to one long-held theory about the origins of South Asia’s caste system, Aryans from central Asia invaded South Asia and introduced the caste system as a means of controlling the local populations. The Aryans defined key roles in society, then …
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What was the most feared battleship of all time? Nazi battleship Bismarck The wreck you see was once the most feared warship in the world. Even now — 60 years after it went to the bottom — the Nazi battleship Bismarck is still a fearsome sight. What British pirate ship captured over 60 vessels during …
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Roosevelt’s “New Deal” helped bring about the end of the Great Depression. The series of social and government spending programs did get millions of Americans back to work on hundreds of public projects across the country. Did the New Deal relieve or prolong the depression? In the short term, New Deal programs helped improve the …
Why were the Yugoslav Partisans so effective? The rugged and mountainous terrain made Yugoslavia ideal for mounding a guerrilla defense and were 80,000 strong by the end of 1941. 2 The Partisans eventually gained control of the entire country as the Axis powers were forced to withdraw and consolidate forces. What was partisan activity in …
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How did Jefferson and Hamilton’s views of government differ? Alexander Hamilton became a leading voice of the Federalists who believed that the federal government needed to be strong. On the other side, Thomas Jefferson, a Republican, argued that too much power in the hands of the federal government would lead to tyranny. What did the …
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