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Was the Reconstruction period a success or failure?

Reconstruction was a turbulent time as the aftermath of the Civil War left unanswered the fate of former slaves. Congress responded by passing Constitutional amendments and laws aimed to help freedmen. Although, the South saw rise to the Ku Klux Klan which preached white supremacy and eventually political help from the North diminished. In that time, citizens considered Reconstruction to be characterized by corruption and used this to justify Jim Crow policies of the 1960s.

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What is the definition of the Allied Powers?

The antagonists of the Allied Powers in World Wars I and II were coalitions begun by Germany, the Central Powers and Axis Powers, respectively. Italy, though an Allied Power during World War I, joined the Axis Powers under the leadership of Benito Mussolini, only to depose Mussolini in 1943 and fight the German occupation of their northern territories. The inclusion of Japan into the Axis Powers made China join the Allied Powers. Otherwise, the history of formal treaties and informal relationships between the countries of the Allied Powers kept the majority of the coalition intact through both..

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What was the political atmosphere of Britain during 1550 to 1650?

Elizabeth's father, Henry VIII, despite his propensity for trading in wives, had left behind a strong, organized central government. This freed Elizabeth to focus on growing Britain's power, which she frequently did by playing one faction off against another, often using her unmarried status as leverage. In 1588, the Spanish attempted an invasion of England with the goal to destroy Britain's growing maritime power and reclaim the country for Catholicism. The Spanish were soundly defeated both by the British navy and by the unpredictable weather of the English Channel.\nWhen Eliz..

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Where did Alexander Graham Bell live?

Bell was born in the cultural city of Edinburgh, Scotland in 1847. At the age of 18, he moved with his father to London, returning to his hometown periodically to teach at Weston House Academy. Once the family settled in Canada, Bell spent much of his time traveling, tutoring deaf students in Boston and working at the Volta Laboratory, which he established in Washington, D.C. Bell died on Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia in 1922.

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What is Alonso Alvarez de Pineda's event timeline?

In 1519, the Spanish Governor of Jamaica, Francisco de Garay, was authorized by the Spanish King to explore the unknown territories of North America. Specifically, he wanted to find out if there was a waterway between the Gulf of Mexico and the Pacific Ocean because this would enable a direct trade route with China.\nThe 1519 expedition consisted of 250 men and a small fleet of three ships, Alonso Alvarez de Pineda was the man chosen to lead the voyage. The ship left Jamaica and sailed around Florida, and Pineda squashed the theory that Florida was an Island. The fleet then sailed up the Missi..

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Who attended the Philadelphia Convention?

In May 1787, every state except Rhode Island sent delegates to Philadelphia to draft a new governing document for the Colonies, which would replace the largely ineffective Articles of Confederation. James Madison wrote most of the Constitution, though Hamilton contributed heavily. While most participants saw this at first as an attempt to revise and repair a system they liked, Hamilton and Madison intended from the beginning to create a new system of government that would tie the state more closely together while ensuring all Americans were fairly represented. General George Washington was ele..

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What was the name of Helen Keller's teacher?

Sullivan used Keller's remaining senses of touch, smell and taste in their lessons. Sullivan succeeded by conducting many of the lessons outside, allowing Keller significant, guided interactions with her environment. It took just a month for Sullivan to teach Keller the meanings of several words. The film "The Miracle Worker" depicts their relationship.

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How did the Dutch gain control of the Indian Ocean trade?

Dutch merchants and investors established the Dutch East India Company in 1602 to create a Dutch colonial empire, and to assist in the national effort of independence from the Hapsburg Dynasty. The company acted as a representative of the Dutch government in India and Asia. Investors used their own capital to pay for merchant shipping and create a military.\nStarting in 1610, the Dutch East India Company used its naval fleets and armies to gain footholds in the Indian Ocean. By 1641, they had gained control of the major Portuguese Fortresses and conquered the Island of Ceylon. The company used..

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Who invented the first hair comb?

Historically, combs were used more often for keeping sections of hair in place, either for long-term use or for other maintenance and care, as opposed to being used to straighten or untangle. Combs were initially made of stone, wood, or ivory from elephant tusks, but are now made almost exclusively from metal or plastic made to withstand a drop onto a hard surface.

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What happened to the USS Saratoga after it was decommissioned?

USS Saratoga was commissioned in 1956, four years after being originally ordered. Saratoga was a supercarrier and was named for the famous Battle of Saratoga. While Saratoga (CV-60) is perhaps the most decorated ship of its name, it isn't the first; five other ships, including another carrier, have shared the name.\nSaratoga saw service in Vietnam, earning commendations for performance in battle. Most of its career, however, was spent patrolling the Mediterranean or the coast of Florida. Saratoga first arrived in Vietnam in 1972, during the closing years of the war. It left the next year,..

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