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How did nationalism affect World War I?

Although World War I involved many more nations and included a variety of other conflicts than an fight between the Austrian government and Serbian nationals, ultimately, this was a war that was kicked off by the radical act of a Serbian nationalist. For example, the United States, Germany, France and Great Britain, including the British territories of Australia and Canada, were all involved with what started as a regional conflict between a nationalist group fighting against the occupying forces of an imperialist government. Arguably, though, nationalist sentiment in other European countries ..

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Wha were some of the alliance systems during WWI?

World War I began in 1914 when Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia after the June 28 assassination of Archduke Ferdinand by Gavrilo Princip, a Serbian. Due to the alliance systems in place at the time, other countries joined in based on their treaties with other countries. For example, Russia aided Serbia, which caused France to enter based on their alliance with Russia. On the other side, Germany aided Austria-Hungary due to their alliance.

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What role did women play in WWI?

Prior to WWI, women were the homemakers and rarely did work outside of the home. They were judged by their appearance and not what they could do. A woman’s prewar duties included maintaining the home by doing all of the cooking, sewing and cleaning and raising children. When they began working, women were paid half the wages that men had been paid, and they sometimes worked in positions that were unhealthy, including munitions plants.

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What was the outcome of the Battle of Trenton?

After a series of losses in New York City, Washington and his troops retreated south through New Jersey. To escape the pursuit of the armies under British Generals Howe and Cornwallis, the Americans crossed the Delaware River into Pennsylvania. However, the American army was low on both morale and supplies. To bolster the confidence of his men, Washington planned a bold attack on the town of Trenton in New Jersey, which was guarded by about 1,500 Hessian troops.\nOn the night of Dec. 25, 1776, Washington and his men crossed back over the Delaware through ice floes. Although his support troops ..

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When was Nixon elected?

Richard Nixon only lost two elections in his life. John F. Kennedy defeated him in the 1960 presidential election and he lost the race for governor of California in 1962.\nNixon was implicated during the infamous Watergate scandal and subsequently resigned under pressure from the presidency on Aug. 9, 1974. He is the only president in the history of the United States to resign.

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Which Roman said "We came, we saw, we conquered?"

It was sent in order to inform Rome about his victory against Pharnaces II of Pontus, Caesar claims that the entire battle that he faced in Zela lasted only 4 hours and took place on the top of a hill where the Romans were situated. The Pontic forces were likely exhausted after the uphill march, and Pharnaces managed to escape.

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Who invented biomass?

In addition to wood, examples of biomass include fossils and grass clippings. In the context of modern use, biomass is carbon-based, and may be converted into fuel or energy. As of 2014, wood is the world's most-used biomass, but there are many fuels made from fossils, corn, algae, soy and other sources as well. The five primary categories of biomass are virgin wood, energy crops, agricultural residues, food waste and industrial waste.

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When did the Sumerian civilization begin and end?

The Sumerian society established city-states as a more formal and permanent living structure than found in earlier societies. The Sumerian civilization consisted of a diverse socioeconomic group consisting of peasants, farmers, craftsmen and priests. Religion formed a central component of Sumerian life, and Sumerians placed religious temples in every city-state center.Sumerians originated from the Persian Gulf region and brought traditions and skills from their homeland upon settling in the Tigris and Euphrates river valleys. Sumerians specialized in trade and possibly agriculture as well. Alt..

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What are six interesting facts about the 1920s?

Six interesting facts about the 1920s are:\n\nMusic: President Warren Harding installs a radio in the White House in 1922. The invention of the radio helped spread jazz music throughout the country. Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman and Cole Porter become household names. \nDance: As the jazz music gains popularity, the Charleston and Lindy Hop become popular dances. The Lindy Hop is said to have been named after Charles Lindbergh, while the Charleston was named for Charleston, South Carolina.\nMedicine: Alexander Fleming discovers penicillin by accident, ushering in an age of antibiotic use.\nCar..

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What are some important points in the history of racial discrimination?

The Emancipation Proclamation, issued by President Abraham Lincoln in 1863, gave freedom to all persons held as slaves. The 13th Amendment, ratified by the states in 1865, formally abolished slavery. In 1868, the 14th Amendment was ratified to grant citizenship to all people born or naturalized in the country. The 15th Amendment granted the right to vote to all male citizens.\nIn the 1954 case of Hernandez v. Texas, the U.S. Supreme Court declared that all ethnic groups in the United States, including Mexican Americans, were entitled to protection under the 14th Amendment. In Brown v. Board of..

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