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Who was Hitler's right hand man?

Goering is said to have been greedy and used the war to amass his private wealth. He was sentenced to death as a result of the Nuremburg Trials, but he committed suicide in 1946 prior to being hanged. Joseph Goebbels was once named by Hitler as his potential successor. He was the minister for propaganda and was very loyal to Hitler and his vision. Himmler was the minister of the interior and head of the Gestapo. He was the second-most powerful man in Germany by the end of the war, and committed suicide in 1945 after he was captured by the Allies.

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What were the achievements of Chandragupta Maurya?

Born into a family of warriors, Chandragupta Maurya grew up with a cowherd's family after his own father died. He attracted the attention of a powerful Brahman politician, Kautilya, who groomed him in the ways of war. After shattering the power of the Nanda Empire at the tender age of 20, Chandragupta took the throne of Magadha, a kingdom in what is now northeastern India, around 325 B.C. After consolidating his power, Chandragupta began to conquer the satrapies created by Alexander the Great, who had recently died.\nAfter conquering much of north India, he pushed into the Seleucid Empire..

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What were the lasting effects of Spanish conquest in Latin America?

One of the greatest lasting effects of Spanish incursion into Latin America was the devastating loss of indigenous populations. Some of the main culprits were smallpox and other diseases against which native people had no defense. Additionally, the encomienda system of forced slavery of locals killed many more natives through hard labor and privation.\nExisting native leaders were killed or stripped of power, leaving indigenous societies without the social structures on which they depended. Spanish priests outlawed local religion and culture and burned written histories, leaving a cultural vac..

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What was entertainment like in the 1800s?

Affluent people found satisfaction in the ability to buy goods in spaces designed specifically for the experience of purchasing. Department store architecture and interior design influenced and enhanced the way people felt as they spent their money. Shopping areas became popular as they reflected the new and exciting life that existed in the city, a new kind of geographical experience that those who lived more rural lives had not yet experienced.\nIn rural areas, especially those in the western part of the United states, reading remained a prime form of entertainment. Some experts attribute th..

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When did Ellis Island close?

The island remains open as of 2014 as part of the National Parks Service, according to the National Park Service website. The building center on the island is known as Ellis Island Immigration Museum. A presidential proclamation was issued to restore the island as a national park, but it took 25 years for restoration to occur. History.com indicates that about 40 percent of Americans can trace ancestry to Ellis Island as of 2014.

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What did medieval kings do during the day?

Medieval kings also indulged in passive entertainments. Among the members of the king's court who served to amuse their sovereign were jesters. These were physical and verbal entertainers with skills in acrobatics, poetry and comedy. They were typically discovered by noblemen and recruited for the king's pleasure. Meanwhile, troubadours entertained the king with musical performances.

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The Roman Tuscan order is a variation of which Greek order?

Columns that belong to the Tuscan order have a smooth shaft which tapers up to a width of about 75 percent of the lower portion. The capital, which is the uppermost portion of the column, is comprised of three sections of equal height. Two parts make up the base: a cushion and a circular plinth.Although the Tuscan order is considered to be similar to the Doric order in its simplicity, the ratios of its dimensions bear a closer resemblance to the Ionic order. The strength and simplicity of the Tuscan order make it easy to construct, and the style found its way into vernacular and Georgian archi..

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What did the Act of Supremacy do?

The original Act of Supremacy in 1534 was pushed by King Henry VIII of the Tudor dynasty with the aim of giving him the authority to legalize his divorce from Katherine of Aragon. The divorce had previously been denied by the Catholic Papacy. The Act of Supremacy also gave Henry the ability to seize assets from existing Church monasteries.\nWith the Act of Supremacy, the Church of England became the de facto religious authority in the Kingdom of England. This allowed Henry VIII to subsidize his precarious financial status through assets seized from the Church. The Act also made supporting the ..

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Why was Richard Nixon considered a bad president?

The Watergate scandal is Nixon's most egregious offense as president. The Watergate scandal is shorthand for a number of abuses of power that occurred during Nixon's presidency, including the Nixon administration's use of illegal audio surveillance to spy on political opponents. Additionally, Nixon ordered the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Central Intelligence Agency, and Internal Revenue Service to harass activists and political figures. The Washington Post's Michael Lind argues that Nixon is the "third-worst president... a criminal in the White House who is still the o..

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What happened after Pearl Harbor?

Japan initiated two waves of attacks on the American naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. In the first wave, 181 Japanese planes, including dive bombers, torpedo bombers and fighter jets, attacked the fleet at Pearl Harbor as well as military airfields, Navy air bases, Army Air Corps stations and other fleets. In the second wave, 170 planes attacked more American battleships. Overall, 350 aircraft and eight battleships were destroyed or damaged, but the Japanese failed to damage any aircraft carriers.President Roosevelt delivered the Day of Infamy speech on December 8, 1941. He asked Congress t..

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