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What is a line of rulers from the same family?

Dynasties are not always universally classified. Some historians divide periods of history differently. In general, though, dynasties follow the period during which a particular family, or branch of a family, rules until another family, or branch of the existing family, takes over. Sometimes, dynasties lost control of their lands simply because the entire family eventually died, leaving no heirs to assume power. Egypt and China were ruled by dynasties during their early histories. In the United States, the term dynasty is sometimes applied to powerful groups or entities that maintain control o..

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What was a racially motivated incident in the 1960s?

The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom that ended on the Mall in Washington, D.C., was one of the largest demonstrations ever to be recorded in United States history. It saw a unification of almost all major civil rights organizations as people from all walks of life came together to demonstrate that white and black people could work together and should be afforded equal rights.Before this demonstration took place, there had been several other demonstrations held by smaller groups of students and other activists who staged sit-ins in various racially segregated restaurants in order to pr..

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Why is Egypt called the gift of the Nile?

During Herodotus’ time in the 5th century B.C., Egypt enjoyed an advanced civilization and culture. Herodotus admired the very deep connection that Egyptians had with the river and stated that Egypt was, "A land won by the Egyptians and given them by the Nile."\nThe Nile River flows through Egypt and empties into the Mediterranean Sea. Egypt sits in the fertile river valley on the edge of the Saharan desert. Before the construction of the Aswan\nHigh Dam in 1970, the flooding of the Nile River into the valley occurred every year after the snow melted in the East African mountain range. When..

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What are some facts about the life of Harriet Tubman?

Harriet Tubman had visions which may have been caused by her brain injury, but she felt the visions were guidance from God. Harriet chose the first name of her mother, Harriet Ross. Her last name was from her husband, John Tubman, whom she married in 1844, when John was free and Harriet was a slave. John died during the Civil War, and Harriet married Nelson Davis in 1869. Their adopted daughter was named Gertie.\nHarriet was called Moses because she operated the Underground Railroad and brought people to freedom. Songs were used as a means of communication, with Harriet using "Go Down Moses" t..

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What were the similarities between Sparta and Athens?

Sparta and Athens had similar forms of government; both city states were in part governed by elected assemblies. However, the top rulers of Athens were elected, while Sparta's were not. Athens was fundamentally a democracy; Sparta was an oligarchy.\nBoth Sparta and Athens were militarily strong, though in different ways. Sparta's military strength rested in its army, composed of the best-trained and most powerful warriors of ancient times. In contrast, while the Athenian army was almost as large as the Spartan, the Athenian navy was far more advanced and dominated the Mediterranean S..

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What advantages did the North have over the South in the Civil War?

During the Civil War, the North had a population of 21 million, whereas the South was just 9 million. Despite this, the South managed to produce an army that was just as big as the North's. Alongside this, the North had better access to industrial power. It made 97 percent of firearms and had more railroads per square mile. In contrast, the South did not have its own rifle works. Another of the North's military advantages was that it had control over the navy, which meant it could block a lot of the South's gunpowder imports.While the North had considerable military advantages, ..

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How many people died in the Cold War?

At least 389 soldiers were killed in the line of duty, as estimated by the American Cold War Veterans. Many of these casualties were the result of aircraft being shot down by the Communist forces of the Soviet Union. For example, in November of 1951, an American Navy P2V-3W was shot down near Vladivostok over the Sea of Japan by Soviet forces. The aircraft exploded off the coast, and the crew of 10 American soldiers was reported as missing. The aircraft was reported to have been gathering intelligence, although later it was claimed that the mission was related to weather reconnaissance.There w..

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Was the American Revolution important for America's independence?

While July 4, 1776, is widely celebrated as the date of America's birth, the Revolutionary War actually began before the signing of the Declaration of Independence. A growing resistance against imperial rule had begun years earlier, and incidents like the Boston Tea Party had led the British to send forces to quell the rebellion before it grew in strength. The first shots of the American Revolution were fired on April 19, 1775, in Lexington and Concord.

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Who was the man in front of the tanks during the Tiananmen Square protests?

There are a number of rumors about the ultimate fate of the man who faced down a column of tanks armed only with his shopping bags. Some accounts suggest he was imprisoned or executed shortly after the incident, but internal documents from the Chinese government relate a desperate search for the individual, and the official story remains that he was never found.

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Were there soup kitchens during the Great Depression?

High unemployment caused great need among American families. Additionally, the drought and dust storms that hit the Great Plains wreaked havoc on agriculture in that region. Farmers could not grow food enough to feed their own families, and ultimately many lost their farms. Many Americans were suffering, and soup kitchens opened in many places. Even Al Capone, an infamous gangster, sponsored a soup kitchen in Chicago.

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