How much fuel was used in ww2? In the first half of 1941 prior to the invasion, the Luftwaffe used an estimated 148 million gallons of aviation fuel. From June through December that amount more than doubled to 307 million, just slightly less than the 309 million gallons of fuel used by the Luftwaffe for …
How different schools of historiography characterise a colony?
What are the different school of historiography? In recent decades there have been four main schools of historiography in how historians study India: Cambridge, Nationalist, Marxist, and subaltern. What is the concept of colonial historiography? Colonial historiography involves writing history of a colony by the metropolis, according to it’s own needs and understanding. In Indian …
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What was the impact of Fischer vs. Spassky 1972 on the relationship between the USA and the Soviet Union?
What was the famous Russian American chess match? The World Chess Championship 1972 was a match for the World Chess Championship between challenger Bobby Fischer of the United States and defending champion Boris Spassky of the Soviet Union. The match took place in the Laugardalshöll arena in Reykjavík, Iceland, and has been dubbed the Match …
Is it true that there was no such thing as a Hispanic-owned bank in the continental USA until 1969?
How many Hispanic owned banks in America? According to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC), there are 31 Hispanic American-owned banks across the United States as of March 2022. What was the first Hispanic bank? Centinel Bank of Taos The first Hispanic American-owned banks in the mainland US were established in the 1960s, one of …
Exploring the Cultural and Historical Differences Between Quebeckers and Acadians
Canada is a country with a rich diversity of cultures and traditions, and two of the most distinctive francophone communities are Quebecers and Acadians. While both groups share a common French heritage, they have distinct cultural and historical differences that set them apart. In this article, we’ll explore the unique traits and characteristics of these …
Was there a US state where video games were banned by accident?
Are any video games banned in the US? ‘Custer’s Revenge’ Banned in Oklahoma Custer’s Revenge is arguably the most famous example of a banned video game in America, even though it was only declared illegal in one state. Where is video games banned? There are a number of games that are banned in Saudi Arabia …
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In Chicago, IL, why do most north/south streets change names east of Ashland on the north vs south side?
When did Chicago change street names? CHICAGO STREET NUMBERING SYSTEM > An ordinance passed by the City Council June 22, 1908, amended June 21, 1909, and taking effect September 1, 1909 established the street numbering system now used in Chicago. What street divides north and south in Chicago? Madison Per a 1908 decision by Chicago’s …
Did Google simply beat Microsoft to market?
How Google defeated Microsoft? Microsoft remains a very powerful and profitable company, but Microsoft vs Google was a battle of business models. Microsoft sold software. Google gave away software to sell ads. Google’s business model destroyed Microsoft’s business model. Is Google better than Microsoft? Google is most highly rated for Culture and Microsoft is most …
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Was the Native American population already decimated before settlers and conquistadors arrived in America?
What decimated the Native American population? When the Europeans arrived, carrying germs which thrived in dense, semi-urban populations, the indigenous people of the Americas were effectively doomed. They had never experienced smallpox, measles or flu before, and the viruses tore through the continent, killing an estimated 90% of Native Americans. What happened to the Native …
Was Haman (who is mentioned the Book of Esther) a historical person?
Was Haman a real person? Quran. In the Qur’an (Islam’s primary scripture), Haman (Arabic: هامان, romanized: Hāmān) is not a proper name, but a title of the court official and high priest of the pharaoh, and is associated with him in his court at the time of prophet, Moses. Is the book of Esther historically …
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