Chronicles of the Past
What were some failures of Christopher Columbus? Perhaps his greatest failure was his inability to see what was right before him: the New World. Columbus never accepted that he had not found Asia, even when the rest of Europe was convinced that the Americas were something previously unknown. How many attempts did Columbus make? four …
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What equipment did the Crusaders use? A typical Crusader army consisted a core of heavy cavalry (knights) in chainmail wielding lances and swords. These were backed by a much more numerous body of infantry armed with bows and spears. What weapons did the Holy Crusades use? The Christians used many different types of brutal and …
What was the earliest wanted poster? “Abduction of Charlie Brewster Ross,” announced a wanted poster created in 1874, and handed out to people in the Philadelphia area. Were there wanted posters in the 1600s? In all seriousness, though, wanted notices were more a product of the 18th century (1700s) when printing became cheaper, although such …
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How can I identify a military uniform? Insignia are prominently displayed on service uniforms. Service members may also wear “awards” or “decorations” above their right breast pocket. These small, color-coded stripes are awarded for specific duties, missions and accomplishments. Dress uniforms are more formal and can be elaborate. What does a uniform symbolize? Uniforms have …
What action did the United States take in 2003? In March 2003, U.S. forces invaded Iraq vowing to destroy Iraqi weapons of mass destruction (WMD) and end the dictatorial rule of Saddam Hussein. What did the US do in Iraq in 2003? The invasion phase began on (air) and (ground) and lasted just over one …
No, not every army had them. Did the Roman army have engineers? Each legion had a squad of engineers, sappers, and various kinds of craftsmen called fabri. What were 3 requirements of men in the Roman army? Roman soldiers were all men, and those in the Roman Legionary were all Roman citizens. They had to …
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The first commercially successful electric tram line operated in Lichterfelde near Berlin, Germany, in 1881. It was built by Werner von Siemens (see Berlin Straßenbahn). When and where were the first electric tram used? The world’s first electrically operated streetcar, one of Werner von Siemens’ major innovations, was inaugurated on May 12, 1881 in the …
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Was Britain ever invaded by Greece? On March 7, 1941, a British expeditionary force from North Africa lands in Greece. In October 1940, Mussolini’s army, already occupying Albania, invaded Greece in what proved to be a disastrous military campaign for the Duce’s forces. Why did Britain send troops into Greece? Operation Lustre was an action …
The answer is mainly that the South is where cotton grows , also this and this. Cotton was a very valuable cash crop, contributing about 2/3 of U.S. export value by 1840. It’s also labor intensive. Why was slavery successful in the southern colonies? Because the climate and soil of the South were suitable for …
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What happened during the Battle of the Plains of Abraham? A British invasion force led by General James Wolfe defeated French troops under the Marquis de Montcalm, leading to the surrender of Quebec to the British. Both commanding officers died from wounds sustained during the battle. The French never recaptured Quebec and effectively lost control …