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Who were the two leading muckrakers of the Progressive Era?

Muckrackers refers to a movement of American writers who took part in investigative journalism. They wrote exposé and reform literature and worked to uncover political and corporate corruption. The movement emerged in the late 19th century and continued until World War I. Other notable muckrackers include Lincoln Steffens, Upton Sinclair and Charles Edward Russell.

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Why were trenches built in WWI?

By late 1914 when the Germans and Allies confronted each other, technology, such as heavy artillery and machine guns, precluded the efficiency of a frontal attack. Hundreds of miles of trenches were dug on both sides with empty areas between known as no man's land. The length of the trenches made flanking maneuvers impossible.\nElaborate networks of barbed wire were strung up to prevent enemy soldiers from advancing. Little forward progress was made by either side in four years, but the trenches did not prevent the troops from incurring heavy casualties. Artillery bombardments frequently ..

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Where does Jimmy Carter live today?

Jimmy Carter teaches Sunday School at the Maranatha Baptist Church in Plains several times annually, and many visitors come to hear him teach. President Carter was born in Plains in 1924. After graduating from college and serving in the U.S. Navy, he returned to Plains to run the family farming business. He was elected governor of Georgia in 1970 and president of the United States in 1976. He served one term until 1981.

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What are some facts about the pharaoh Menes?

It is possible that Menes was not the only name of the pharaoh, with Egyptologists finding evidence that he could be the same person as the pharaohs Narmer or Aha. Historians credit Menes with numerous administrative measures and attribute to him the founding of Memphis, which became the capital of the kingdom. A third-century-BCE Egyptian historian, Manetho, claims that Menes was killed by a hippopotamus after reigning for 62 years.

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What is the history of the Cayman Islands flag?

The original flag that was adopted in 1958 had a white disk that sat behind the coat of arms which was officially removed in 1999. The British Union Jack is prominently displayed to pay tribute to the British heritage of the Cayman Islands. The coat of arms is designed to illustrate the history of the territory. The three green stars that appear on the coat of arms represent the three islands of the territory. The coat of arms also displays blue and white wave-like stripes to represent the surrounding sea, a pineapple to display ties with Jamaica and a gold lion to represent Great Britain. The..

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Why was the camera invented?

Nicephore Niepce created the first successful photograph of a camera image in the early 19th century. He created a small camera by coating a piece of paper with silver chloride, which would darken when exposed to light. Later, Niepce's partner would refine his method and create the first practical camera, dubbed the Daguerreotype. This iteration utilized a silver-plated copper sheet treated with iodine vapor. After exposure to light, the image was fixed with a strong solution of salt.\nPhotographic film was originally discovered by George Eastman who created the first "Kodak" camera in 18..

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Who invented the modern computer and when?

Computational devices and early analytical engines had been conceptualized as early as the 19th century. With its ability to store programs electronically, the Z3 was the first computer of the modern era. It made use of binary code and Boolean logic. Development of the Z3 began in 1939, and the computer itself was ultimately destroyed in an Allied bombing attack upon Berlin that took place some six years later.

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What are some of the characteristics of the houses of Paleo Indians?

Paleo Indians used brush to cover the poles of their houses, which they then covered with animal hides or mud. They sometimes used rocks to support the entire structure. The Paleo Indians had fire hearts in their houses, which they used for cooking their food and a heating source. Paleo Indians were one of the first tribes that inhabited the American continent. They became extinct altogether about 7,000 B.C.

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Where did Islam start?

The growing presence of Muslims in the city caused non-Muslims to persecute the followers of the religion, eventually driving them from the city. The prophet and his followers left Mecca in 622 B.C. and settled in Medina, originally known as Yathrib. There, the religion grew in influence and numbers. In 630 B.C., the Muslims of Medina returned to Mecca and peacefully assumed control of the city, dedicating the once-pagan icon of the Kaaba to Allah.

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What were Henry Hudson's major accomplishments?

Hudson was an English explorer who was first sent from England to find shorter routes to Asia and the North Pole. He began two journeys that ended in him having to turn back around because of high levels of ice in the ocean. On his third journey, Hudson chose a different route that eventually led him to the New World. He found undiscovered land in the New World that would eventually become the Hudson River, Bay and Strait areas. After this discovery, he returned to England and had colonists sent back to the New World to settle in those areas. \nHudson went on to find the areas that are now kno..

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