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What impact did Khufu have on Egypt?

Khnum Khufu was the first Egyptian pharaoh to build a pyramid at Giza. Historical records offer conflicting views about Khufu’s character and actions. Some historians like Herodotus have claimed that Khufu was a tyrannical and cruel ruler who enslaved his people and forced them to construct the pyramid; others suggest that Khufu was a good-natured, traditional ruler and a wise leader. The Great Pyramid is sometimes offered as proof that he had the ability to conscript and mobilize a large army of workers, a monumental task in an era when almost no machinery was available. The workers were sk..

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What happened in April of 1942 at Batann?

For months, the American and Filipino troops were fighting against the Japanese, but the Japanese received reinforcements on April 3, 1942, that led to the Japanese beginning to fight through the Bataan peninsula. Against General Douglas MacArthur's orders, Major General Edward P. King Jr. surrendered. More than 78,000 troops surrendered that day, marking the largest contingent of U.S. soldiers to ever surrender. The soldiers were taken captive by the Japanese army. The Baatan Death March came next, where prisoners were forced to become prisoners of war and walk 65 miles without food or w..

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When were shoes first invented?

To some extent, bone responds to the mechanical stresses placed on it during a person's lifetime. Strenuous exercise not only makes muscles become bigger, but it also makes bones become thicker. Human skeletons from before 40,000 years ago have thick toe bones, but from that point on, the human toe bone began to shrink. While not every archaeologist agrees that shoes were the cause of this shrinkage, most agree that shoe-wearing began between 30,000 and 40,000 years ago. This time was a period of many advances in human culture and technology. The types of tools used were becoming more sop..

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What materials did Native Americans use for arrowheads?

The location of a tribe influenced the materials used by Native Americans for arrowheads. For example, archaeologists in Louisiana have discovered arrowheads made from alligator scales. Points made from colorful stones such as jasper and agate are common in the Pacific Northwest, while arrowheads made from petrified wood are more common in New Mexico and Arizona. After encounters with the first Europeans in the 16th century, Native Americans began using various metals to form arrowheads, and the discovery of such points can help determine when such encounters took place.\nThe size, shape and m..

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What years were the Middle Ages?

Some historians refer to the Middle Ages as the Dark Ages. During the Middle Ages, warfare dominated the landscape of the European continent, as did illness and disease. Little economic and social progress occurred during this time. Scientific advancements failed to transpire, no great works of art emerged and no memorable leaders lived during the Middle Ages. Instead of culture and the arts, the period of the Middle Ages revolved around religion. Churches and religious groups gained traction and fought each other to establish a widespread presence.After Rome fell, no single government or grou..

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Why do Americans say the Pledge of Allegiance?

As Americans began to lose the nationalism and love of country that was prevalent first in the development of the nation and then after the Civil War, it was decided that there needed to be a way of reinstalling this faith and unity in citizens. The flag was seized upon as the best idea, and since mandatory national education was relatively new, placing flags over schools and the Pledge of Allegiance to that flag were established as practices.

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What are some interesting facts about the Liberty Bell?

Following its installation into the tower, the bell cracked upon its first usage. The bell was removed and melted down and recast. Although no documented evidence of when the recast bell's famous crack appeared, most historians believe the crack appeared in the 1840s as a very narrow split. As the crack continued, workers decided to widen the crack in 1846, which would halt its spread. The workers then used a technique called "stop drilling" to restore the tone of the bell's ring.\nThese attempts failed as a new thin crack continued further up through the word "Liberty" and the abbre..

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When was the Washington Monument built?

The U.S. Civil War further delayed construction of the Washington Monument until the project was taken up again in 1876, and Congress took over the funding and building of the monument. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers completed construction of the 555 feet 5 1/8-inch obelisk on Dec. 6, 1884. A change in the color of the stone marks the different phases of construction because stone from the original quarry was no longer available after the delay, and a substitute had to be found. The Washington Monument was dedicated on Feb. 21, 1885, and it opened to the public on Oct. 9, 1888.

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Who are some famous "laissez faire" leaders?

Steve Jobs is famous for his off-kilter leadership style. He would inform his employees of his vision, tell them what should be done, and let them get to work without him hovering over their shoulders. If he was unhappy with the end product, Jobs was also famous for firing those who disappointed him.\nWarren Buffet's "laissez faire" style gives his employees complete freedom to manage projects and think of creative solutions when problems arise. He only intervenes in dire situations. Buffet equates his success and management style to surrounding himself with highly capable, creative think..

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Who were the first few presidents of the United States?

George Washington was born in Westmoreland, Virginia, and served as the first President of the United States from 1789 to 1797. He helped form a more unified country and started the chain of command for what the office of the president's duties would be. At the time, there was no limit on how many terms a president could serve, but Washington chose to not run past his second term in office.\nBorn in Braintree, Massachusetts, John Adams was the first president to live in the White House. Holding the position from 1797 to 1901, Adams' staunch advocacy of the Alien and Sedition Acts hur..

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