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What are some facts about Pilgrims?

A major reason why many of the Pilgrims left their homeland was for the freedom to practice their religion. England's king was also the head of the Church of England, and at the time of the Pilgrims he sought to force many of his religious ideas on the populace. Many Pilgrims had founded their own Christian group known as the English Separatist Church, and came to the New World to practice their faith without monarchical interference.\nBefore building a community on land, men on the Mayflower produced the group's founding governing document, the Mayflower Compact. That first year was..

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When did Delaware become a colony?

Following its acquisition, New Sweden was renamed Delaware. Until 1703, Delaware was part of the Pennsylvania colony, as William Penn wanted his colony to have ocean access. It was governed by Pennsylvania until the outbreak of the Revolutionary War. Delaware became the first of the former colonies to ratify the U.S. Constitution in 1787.

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What are the main points of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s letter from the Birmingham Jail?

Martin Luther King, Jr. had been arrested and imprisoned in Birmingham in 1963 regarding his protest activities. Birmingham at the time was segregated, meaning it was legal for businesses to insist that African-Americans use only certain areas or refuse service altogether. King wrote the open letter in response to one written by eight white clergymen criticizing his actions. It was first published in The Atlantic magazine under the title "The Negro is Your Brother."\nIn the letter, Dr. King defended the legitimacy of using protests and demonstrations and even breaking the law in nonviolent dem..

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What were some Mayan arts and crafts?

Expansive murals on buildings and caves were completed during the Mayan period using vegetable- and mineral-based colorants. Stone carving was done as well. Many of the stone buildings of the Mayans had intricately carved facades with images of Mayan kings. Most carved objects were in some way connected to the Mayan religion. The Mayans also carved wood, obsidian, bone, shells, jade and other stones. Metalworking was a highly advanced craft of the time; however, supplies were fairly limited, and metalworking was confined to the making of ornaments.\nThe arts and crafts of the Mayans reflected ..

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What is the history of the S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald?

Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, worked with the Great Lakes Engineering Works, which was based in Ecorse, Michigan, to conceive and build the S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald. The ship got its name from the President and Chairman of the Board of Northwestern Mutual.\nThe ship traveled a routine course from Silver Bay, Minnesota, to the Detroit, Michigan, and Toledo, Ohio, areas of the lower lakes. The normal haul included carrying taconite for use in steel mills.\nThe ship's final voyage began on Nov. 9, 1975, and took a course from Superior, Wisconsin, to Zug Is..

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Who invented flip-flops?

The version of the flip-flop displayed at the museum dates all the way back to 1500 B.C. The sandals are made from papyrus. Papyrus and palm leaves were the most common materials used to make flip-flops in ancient Egypt, according to StyleList.\nThe Masai tribe of Africa also made flip-flops. In this part of the world, the shoes were usually made from rawhide. The modern version of the flip-flop became popular in the United States after World War II, according to StyleList.

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What are the benefits of an absolute monarchy?

One of the benefits of an absolute monarchy is that the leader is chosen from the royal family or from an elite class whose children have been raised to lead. This means that the people put into office as adults will have had training since childhood that deals specifically with what it means to lead. This does not, however, guarantee that the children will grow up to be good leaders.Another benefit of an absolute monarchy is its ability to provide stable leadership. There are no interruptions with elections and the leadership is the same each year. It also gives the opportunity for the leader..

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What are some significant events in the life of Olaudah Equiano?

In 1773, Equiano joined an expedition to the Arctic and sailed around the world. Between 1780 and 1783 he settled in London and became active in the abolitionist movement. In 1789, Equiano published his autobiography, “The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano, or Gustavus Vassa, the African.” The book was instrumental in the passage of British Slave Trade Act of 1807, which abolished the African slave trade. In 1792 he married Susannah Cullen, an Englishwoman. Equiano died in London in 1797.

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What was Winston Churchill's role in WWII?

Winston Churchill became Prime Minister on May 10, 1940, when the war had already begun. During his first speech to the House of Commons, he stated that he had nothing to offer except blood, toil and tears. His policy on fighting the Germans was to fight with everything that the country had. He rallied the troops in Great Britain as well as encouraging the country to stay strong and help the troops however possible. Churchill knew that the war would be difficult but he kept the spirits of the British people high and gave many famous speeches on the radio. Churchill stayed in London during the ..

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Who used the "Tippecanoe" in the Whigs slogan during the 1840 campaign?

Songs and slogans using the Tippecanoe reference abounded in the campaign. Perhaps the most popular slogan was "Tippecanoe and Tyler too," referring to his running mate, John Tyler. The Battle of Tippecanoe took place on November 7, 1811, as part of Tecumseh's War. General Harrison commanded 1,000 troops against the Shawnee Indians. Harrison won the battle, but with heavy casualties to his men.

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