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What are some facts about the childhood of Warren G. Harding?

Warren Harding's father was first a farmer, and then became a doctor and partial owner of a newspaper (the Caledonia Argus), while his mother was a midwife and later studied medicine as well. Phoebe was also a highly intellectual and religious woman, and also took part in community events. The couple had eight children total, two boys and six girls, of which Warren was the oldest.\nWarren and his family moved to the village of Caledonia in Marion County in 1870. Warren and his younger siblings attended school at a one-room school house, with McGuffey's Readers being among the texts. ..

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What were the beliefs of John Calvin?

The first concept adopted by Calvin was in regard to total depravity (T). Calvin believed that all humans were born predestined to commit sinful acts. Humans, Calvin believed, were inherently sinful by nature and, therefore, had no control on the fact that they would live sinful lives. Calvin also believed in unconditional election (U), which asserts that certain individuals were chosen by God to be predestined for salvation. God, Calvin believed, must first allow people to accept him before considering them united with him.\nCalvin’s third point was that of limited atonement (L). Calvin the..

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What is the pledge of allegiance?

The pledge was originally conceived as a promotion of patriotism for Columbus Day of 1892. It was published in the magazine "The Youth's Companion." President Benjamin Harrison and the U.S. Congress proclaimed that the flag ceremony would be an integral part of the Columbus Day festivities, and the National Education Association arranged its adoption in public schools. In 1923, the wording of "my flag" was changed to "the flag of the United States" so immigrants would understand the loyalty they were pledging. In 1942, Congress passed an act that officially recognized the Pledge of Allegi..

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Where did the Ancient Romans hold their chariot races?

The remains of the Circus Maximus are situated in the center of the modern city of Rome, Italy. After the 6th century, the stadium was no longer used and fell into a state of decay. During the time of the Ancient Roman monarchy, however, it was capable of accommodating more than 150,000 spectators. The Circus Maximus was the largest stadium built by the Ancient Romans and it served as the model for similar structures built throughout what would later become the Roman Empire.

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What is the history of the british royal family?

Queen Elizabeth's husband is Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. He traces his royalty from his father, Prince Andrew of Greece and Denmark, and from his third great-grandmother, Queen Victoria on his mother's side of the family. Their four offspring include Prince Charles, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward.\nSuccession to the throne includes 100 individuals. Prince Philip, Prince William, Prince George and Princess Charlotte hold places one through four. Prince William's brother, Prince Henry is fifth in succession to the throne of the House of Windsor, as of 2015.\n..

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Who was Abigail Williams?

Abigail Williams may have been a servant or relative of Reverend Samuel Parris, and she lived in his home. Little is known about her family background. She and Elizabeth Paris, who was the daughter of Reverend Paris, were the primary accusers. The motives behind Williams' claims remain unknown, but some suggest that she desired attention, or she wanted to wield power and influence in the community. Linnda R. Caporael claimed in 1976 that rye infected with fungus could have triggered hallucinations in Williams and the other girls.

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What were the cause and effects of the Glorious Revolution?

Seventeenth century England was an unstable place riven with religious conflicts between Catholics and Protestants. After the restoration of the monarchy in 1660, conflicts between the staunchly Protestant Parliament and the increasingly Catholic monarchs began to grow. King James II, who ascended the throne in 1685, exacerbated these tensions by allowing religious freedom, appointing Catholics to important positions in the military and suspending Parliament. He also married a young Catholic noblewoman, Mary of Modena, and had a child with her, ensuring that the throne would remain in Catholic..

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When were the Articles of Confederation approved?

The first state to ratify the Articles of Confederation was Virginia in 1777. An additional 10 states ratified it in 1778, Delaware ratified in 1779 and the final state, Maryland, ratified in 1781. The Articles of Confederation became the first constitution of the United States, but it was replaced by the present U.S. Constitution on March 4, 1789, following a Constitutional Convention that was held in June of 1787.

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Who was Calvin Coolidge's vice president?

Charles G. Dawes was a prominent banker and general who shared the 1925 Nobel Peace Prize for his plan to strengthen the German currency in the wake of World War I. As vice president, Dawes had a contentious relationship with the president, avoiding cabinet meetings and attracting attention away from the president. On one occasion, he failed to cast the deciding vote to confirm Coolidge's nominee for attorney general.

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Why did the League of Nations fail in the 1930s?

Although President Woodrow Wilson originally proposed the establishment of the League of Nations at the end of World War I, the isolationist U.S. Senate rejected the proposal, and the United States did not join. Germany was also excluded in the beginning because it had been the aggressor in the war, and Soviet Russia was excluded because it was communist. Later, both countries were admitted. However, the Axis countries of Germany, Italy and Japan all withdrew from the League in the 1930s because of increasing pressure to demilitarize. Japan invaded Manchuria, Italy invaded Ethiopia and Germany..

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