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How long did World War 2 last?

The Axis included Germany, Italy and Japan. The Allies consisted of France, Great Britain, the United States, the Soviet Union and China. The Allies emerged as the victors of the war.\nThe United States entered the war following the Japanese attacks on its military base, Pearl Harbor, in Hawaii on Dec. 7, 1941. The attack prompted the United States to declare war against Japan, resulting in Germany's declaration of war against the United States due to its allied agreement with Japan.

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What is the timeline of human history?

For the largest part of human history, mankind survived through hunting and gathering until the first farming societies developed about 12,000 years ago. This development, precipitated by the end of the most recent ice age, marks the beginning of the Mesolithic period. The next major development, the invention of pottery, occurred about 5,500 years ago. This event coincides with the beginnings of the first human civilizations.\nEarly human civilizations began with Mesopotamia, and continued through various periods in Egyptian history. The next major period was the Bronze Age, which began at ab..

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How many children did John F. Kennedy have?

Kennedy was the 35th president of the United States. Kennedy was involved in many important historical events, including the Space Race, the Cuban Missile Crisis and the Vietnam War. He was elected in 1960, but assassinated in 1963 near the end of of his first term. The shooter was suspected to be Lee Harvey Oswald, although he never had a trial due to being shot and killed two days after the initial event.

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What were some major events in ancient Mesopotamia's history?

As people began practicing agriculture, they settled into small communities that grew to become city-states. This happened in Mesopotamia between 5000 and 3500 BC. The city-states were started by the Sumerian people who started developing communication in the form of pictograms. This later developed into a cuneiform script.The first empire in the world sprouts in 2300 BC as King Sargon of Akkard starts expanding his territory. The empire continues to grow until 2220 BC. In 2100 BC, the city of Ur becomes the capital of a great Mesopotamian state. However, the city gradually falls into decline...

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How did Cleopatra influence the world?

In the struggle with Cleopatra for power over the Egyptian throne, Ptolemy initially prevailed, forcing her to flee to Syria. Returning with a mercenary army, Cleopatra set up camp outside the capital. When Julius Caesar arrived, she pleaded for help. The arrangement was mutually beneficial, as Caesar received financial aid, and Cleopatra regained her throne. After consolidating her power by eliminating any potential enemies, she strengthened trade with eastern nations to maintain independence from Rome.\nThough Octavian was Julius Caesar's chosen heir, he was weak, and it appeared that M..

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What is the "big stick" in Theodore Roosevelt's quote from an African proverb: "Speak softly, and carry a big stick"?

The phrase was popularized by Theodore Roosevelt who wrote it in a letter to Henry S. Prague on January 26, 1900. Roosevelt states that the origins of the phrase stem from West Africa, although that has not been confirmed. The full quote from Roosevelt's letter states, "Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far."

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How long did the Battle of Lexington and Concord last?

The Battle of Lexington and Concord began, when the British marched from Boston to Concord in Massachusetts with the plan to seize arms located there. Several men on horseback, including Paul Revere, traveled to warn the colonists of the march. When the 700 British soldiers arrived at Lexington, they found 77 American militiamen waiting. The person who fired the first shot is unknown, but by the time it was over eight militiamen had been killed and nine wounded. The British continued on to Concord. When they reached the town, they found that most of the arms had been moved elsewhere. They bega..

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What were some of the major cities of the Inca Empire?

Although it was the largest empire in the world at the time, the Inca Empire was less than a century old when the Spanish executed its last emperor. However, during its short existence, the Inca Empire developed breathtaking cities that are a testament to their engineering skills.Cusco, the capital city, was built around a central plaza with four roads leading out in different directions. The holiest site in the city was the sun temple, once covered in gold sheet.

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Who were some of the most notable presidents of the United States?

Abraham Lincoln played a crucial role in the American Civil War by having the foresight of understanding that after the war, the two sides would unite. His actions also led to the abolition of slavery within the United States.\nFranklin Delano Roosevelt was elected four times as President and played a key role in leading the United States through World War II and the Great Depression.\nGeorge Washington focused on distancing himself from being viewed as a monarch and retired after two terms. He created a precedent for presidents to retire after two terms that was only broken by Franklin Roosev..

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What is Alexander Hamilton famous for?

One of Hamilton's accomplishments as the secretary of the treasury was convincing Congress to agree to establish a mint to produce American money. He later helped with the establishment of that institution. Prior to becoming secretary of the treasury and writing 51 of the articles in the Federalist papers, Hamilton participated in the Revolutionary War.\nAfter his time in the secretary of the treasury office was over, Hamilton remained active in politics. He was instrumental in helping Thomas Jefferson win the presidency; however, when it came time for re-election, President Jefferson rem..

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