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What did Martin Luther King, Jr. fight for?

His famous "I Have a Dream" speech proclaimed a vision of equality and galvanized generations of Americans to fight against social and racial injustice. He was a leading activist in the American Civil Rights Movement.\nKing was an inspirational force which led to nonviolent protests against segregation in the 1950s, including the Montgomery Bus Boycott. He also took part in the 1963 March on Washington, a political rally which was a seminal event in advancing equal rights for African Americans. These campaigns were primary factors in the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting ..

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What is Cameroon famous for?

The country was named Cameroon, meaning "river of prawn" in Portuguese, by 15th-century explorers and was a western colony until 1960. The green, red and yellow in the national flag represent vegetation, independence and sunshine. Cameroon has seven national parks, the most famous of which is Waza National Park, home to the richest variety of flora and fauna in Africa. Despite the country's abundant natural resources, one-third of the Cameroonian population lives below the poverty line.

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What does the acronym "PDF" stand for?

PDF files allow users to convert different document types, such as Web pages, pictures and forms, into a simple, standard format that looks like a printed page and that can be read using open source software on most operating systems. Unlike printed pages, PDF files can also include electronic enhancements like clickable links and form fields. The most common PDF reader is Adobe Reader, but there are many other free PDF readers available, including Sumatra PDF for Windows and Preview for Mac.

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What were some of Peter the Great's failures?

Born Pyotr Alekseyevich in 1672, Peter ruled with his brother from 1682, then was named Russia's sovereign leader upon his brother's death in 1696. Peter proved to be an effective military leader and skilled diplomat, but was known by his people to be a cruel and oppressive man. Peter's imposition of high taxes caused revolts among the people, which were put down violently by the ruler who drank excessively and was prone to violent outbursts.

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When was the first bra invented?

One of the most persistent, and wholly incorrect, stories about the creation of the bra gives credit to Otto Titzling. The tale of Titzling gained significant traction in the 1970s when a satirical piece was written referencing this fictional character as the true inventor of the brassier. Many people took the tale to be truthful. In a 1986 album, and in the critically acclaimed movie "Beaches," Bette Midler sings of Otto Titzling and his brassiere, which furthers the misinformation about the inventor of the bra and the timing of its creation.

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Which colony was originally part of Pennsylvania?

The first settlement by Europeans occurred in 1631 when the Dutch arrived in the area. A settlement was established at Fort Christina in 1638 by Sweden. Delaware became part of New York in 1664 when it was ceded to the English, and it remained part of New York until 1682 when it was given to William Penn. Though it gained some independence in 1704, Pennsylvania continued to govern the colony up until the end of the Revolutionary War. Delaware takes its name from Thomas West, 12th baron de la Warr; the name became official in 1776.

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What were the political conditions in Europe in 1940?

On May 10, 1940, German troops began their offensive in Belgium, going through Luxembourg on the way to France, which fell on June 14, 1940. Belgium, the Netherlands, Italy, Norway, Denmark and the Vatican became occupied territories along with parts of France. Southern France was left unoccupied, and an ostensibly independent French government was set up in the town of Vichy.Spain, Portugal, Switzerland and Sweden remained neutral in the conflict throughout 1940. The Germans attempted to gain air superiority over the British Royal Air Force through a campaign of bombing in the southeast, but ..

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What are flintlocks and matchlocks?

Matchlocks were mainly used between the 15th and 16th century, primarily in pistols and rifled guns called arquebuses or calivers. The matchlock was the first firing mechanism that did not require a manual use of match, allowing shooters to use both hands for aiming. Matchlocks fired by a burning match called a serpentine, which dipped backwards (towards the gun holder) into the pan of gunpowder that would propel the bullet.\nFlintlocks were used extensively between the 17th and 19th centuries. They fired with a hammer striking a piece of flint, which caused sparks to fall into a tray that ign..

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When was the Battle of Saratoga?

After gaining control of Freeman's Farm in the first Battle of Saratoga, British general John Burgoyne established defensive positions, hunkering down to wait for reinforcements to continue his march to Albany. Eighteen days later, Burgoyne attempted another attack. The forces of the American general Horatio Gates, bolstered by Benedict Arnold's infantry and a number of local militias, withstood the British onslaught, taking British strongholds and driving the British back to the city of Saratoga.\nSurrounded by American forces, Burgoyne surrendered on October 17. This American victo..

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How were the Roman aqueducts built?

Most people recognize the above-ground Roman aqueducts because of their arched columns. The arches and the materials used to build them ensured that the water would flow in the right direction regardless of the terrain. The Romans also built an underground waterway system using large inverted siphons made of clay, lead pipes and stone blocks. The Romans engineered a pressure system to regulate water flow using stopcocks and created mesh filters and aeration systems to keep water fresh, circulated and clean.\nThe Curator Aquarum oversaw the building and maintenance of the aqueducts. This assign..

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