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What are the Treaties of Locarno?

Representatives of the treating parties signed the documents officially on Dec. 1, 1925. The treaties stipulated that the borders fixed by the Treaty of Versailles, which had ended World War I, remain inviolable. Germany, Belgium and France agreed that they would never attack each other except in self-defense or in response to a request by the League of Nations. Any nation violating this agreement risked retaliation from the treaties' other signatories. The treaties ultimately helped Germany join the League of Nations and allowed the French to stop occupying the German Rhineland. However,..

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What was the result of the French and Indian War?

As a result of the new territory that Britain gained in North America, settlers from its 13 colonies began to move west, putting pressure on the Native American populations there. With France's departure from the Louisiana territories, the indigenous peoples had lost an important ally, which made them vulnerable to attacks and land confiscation from these settlers. When the British attempted to restrain the colonists, they responded with anger, creating tension that contributed to the American Revolution.\nThe debts that France and Britain incurred to win the war exacerbated instability b..

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Which natural resources did the Hupa tribe use?

Hupa houses were constructed primarily using large slabs of cedar wood. They enclosed approximately 20 square feet and had sloped roofs. Hupa food consisted of a combination of animals, including deer, elk and salmon, and vegetation which was plentiful in the California valleys they occupied. They hunted using short bows made from yew and arrows made from syringa shoots, sinew and juneberry wood. Hunters would disguise themselves using deer or elk hides and mimicking the animal's movements to get within range for a bow shot.\nAnimal skins were foundational to much of the Hupa's every..

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How many Statues of Liberty are there in the world?

The original statue, which is said to be the bronze model that was produced by Bartholdi, stands at the Jardin du Luxembourg in Paris. The plaster that Bartholdi used in preparation for the statue in New York is also used in the Museum of Arts and Crafts within the city. Other replicas can be seen throughout the world, including in other European countries, Asia, South and North America and Australia.

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How old was George Washington when he died?

On Dec. 12, 1799, Washington was caught in a cold winter rain while supervising his plantation on horseback. He was late coming home and refused to change out of his wet clothes. The next morning, he woke with a sore throat, but still insisted on working outside in the snow. Early on Dec. 14, he woke unable to breathe and sent for the doctor. After four doctors tried a variety of treatments, including bleeding and blistering, the first president died late that evening.

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What does statehood refer to in U.S. history?

States send representatives to the Senate and House of Representatives, can draft a state constitution, and must manage all its own affairs, such as establishing state courts, public education and an executive branch within the state. The process of becoming a state often requires a minimum population, which is set by Congress, and the state must prove that a majority of its population wants to become a state. Congress either accepts or rejects the state based on whether or not it believes that the addition of that state is beneficial to the country as a whole.

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Why did the Dawes Act fail?

The Dawes Act appeared less hostile than previous policies, which advocated forceful removal of Native Americans from their homelands, and went so far as to suggest war. It proposed allocating lands to Native Americans in tribal families according to age. Oldest members received the largest parcels, while children received much less. The Dawes Act set aside large parcels of lands for Native Americans, particularly in the western states. The Dawes intended to secure land for Native Americans and prevent whites rushing westward from taking all available land, ultimately leaving natives with noth..

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Where did a massive battle occur with little chance of survival?

The Greek cities feared the impending Persian invasion. The Persian forces were well-trained and quite extensive. To give themselves the best chance of survival, the Greeks decided that the Spartans, a group known for their extensive military training, should lead the anti-Persian efforts. The Greeks, with a total of 300 Spartans and 6,000 others, stood to defend the narrow pass of Thermopylae against the nearly 100,000-man Persian army.

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What religion does Obama follow?

Obama's parents were both non-practicing by the time he was born. His father came from a Muslim background and his mother came from a Christian one, so he was raised with both influences. His mother also exposed him to other world religions, such as Buddhism and Shinto. As a child, he attended both Muslim and Catholic schools. The United Church of Christ is a denomination that emphasizes personal conscience and has both liberal and conservative congregations.

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How does the Holocaust affect the world today?

The Jewish Holocaust, perpetrated by the Nazi Regime between 1939 and 1945, set in motion a mass immigration of Jewish people out of Europe and into Palestine. At the time, Palestine was under British administrative control but was populated by an Arab Muslim majority. British officials tried to limit the immigration of Jews, which would limit conflict between residents and settlers. However, the Jewish immigrants refused to go elsewhere. They considered Palestine the Zionist holy land of Israel, and world opinion finally pressured the British government to allow the immigrants legal passage.\..

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