Chronicles of the Past
How do we know historical information is accurate? To assess the accuracy of a source, ask questions like: Was the creator of the source present at the time of the event? Is the information corroborated by other reliable sources? Are there clues of bias in the source that may suggest it may be inaccurate? How …
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On the eve of May 14, the Arabs launched an air attack on Tel Aviv, which the Israelis resisted. This action was followed by the invasion of the former Palestinian mandate by Arab armies from Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, and Egypt. Who invaded Palestine first? The Assyrians conquered the region in the 8th century BCE, then …
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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 is the name of the uniform …
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She was the oldest cat ever recorded, according to the 2010 edition of Guinness World Records, when she died aged 38 years and 3 days.…Creme Puff (cat) Creme Puff in 1996 (aged 28 or 29) Other name(s) Crème Puff Born August 3, 1967 Austin, Texas, U.S. Died August 6, 2005 (aged 38) Austin, Texas, U.S. …
Why did the Allies bomb German cities? In World War II, the Allies bombed Germany’s cities and towns in an attempt to undermine the morale of its civilian population and force its government to halt the war and accept unconditional surrender. More than sixty years later, the bombing campaign remains one of the most controversial …
What did Stalin want from Turkey? According to the memoirs of Nikita Khrushchev, the deputy premier Lavrentiy Beria (1946–1953) pressed Joseph Stalin to claim eastern Anatolian territory that had supposedly been stolen from Georgia by the Turks. Did Soviet Union help Turkey? According to Soviet documents, Soviet financial and war material support between 1920 and …
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No. Our flag has always been the way it is, blue, white and red, ocean, ice and fire. What was the original flag of Iceland? Iceland’s first national flag was a white cross on a deep blue background. It was first shown in parade in 1897. The modern flag dates from 1915, when a red …
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Why do you think the 25th Amendment was added to the Constitution? Congress finally proposed this Amendment to the states in the aftermath of President John F. Kennedy’s assassination, with the Vice Presidency vacant and a President who had previously had a heart attack. Has the 25th Amendment ever been used in US? The first …
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Whats is a bond? Bonds are issued by governments and corporations when they want to raise money. By buying a bond, you’re giving the issuer a loan, and they agree to pay you back the face value of the loan on a specific date, and to pay you periodic interest payments along the way, usually …
What were the two main reforms that the Gracchi brothers proposed? Key Points The Gracchi brothers, Tiberius and Gaius, introduced a number of populist agrarian and land reforms in the 130s and 120s BCE that were heavily opposed by the patrician Senate. How did Tiberius Gracchus rise to power? With his legendary lineage, Tiberius Gracchus …
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