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Who were some Native American chiefs?

Benito Juarez, who lived from 1806 to 1872, was the leader of the Zapoteca, an aboriginal North American tribe in Mexico. He distinguished himself as a lawyer who defended the rights of Native Americans and served five terms as president of Mexico.\nTecumseh lived from 1768 to1813 and led the Shawnee from an early age when he developed a hatred for the white man after witnessing a brutal attack. He tried to form a confederation of tribes to prevent further encroachment of the whites into Indian territory but was killed during the War of 1812.\nSitting Bull, who lived from 1831 to 1890, became ..

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How many Americans died in World War I?

In terms of total casualties, World War I is the third deadliest war in U.S. history, as of 2014. Only World War II and the American Civil War have caused more American casualties than World War I. Of the total death total during World War I, roughly 10,000 more American deaths were caused by accident or disease than by combat.

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When were women first allowed on juries?

According to the ACLU, in 1879, the U.S. Supreme Court gave states the right to refuse to open juries to women. Although some states started opening the doors of their jury rooms to all, this was not universal. Ms. Magazine reports that even as late as 1975, some states were not requiring women to serve on juries. In fact, in some states, women were only called for jury duty if they submitted a written request indicating that they wished to be considered. The Supreme Court disallowed the automatic exemption of women in 1975, according to Ms. Magazine.

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What are some of the world's poorest countries?

The wealth rankings listed here are based on each country's gross domestic product and its purchasing power parity ranking, which offers a comparison of the cost of living and standard of living across countries.\nThe sub-Saharan region has long been home to the world's poorest nations, mostly on account of its long-term political instability, poor agricultural conditions and geographic considerations, such as its harsh climate and land-locked geography.\nThese countries often deal with poor soil; a lack of natural resources, such as a scarcity of water, both for everyday living and ..

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Why did pilgrims travel to Canterbury?

The Pilgrims' Way is the road taken by countless pilgrims to the shrine of Saint Thomas. It follows the landscape from Winchester to Canterbury, providing a path for travelers to come and pay their respects at the shrine. Today it is seldom used as there are modern means by which the cathedral may be accessed.The cathedral is in itself a destination simply because it is the center of Catholic tradition in England. Thomas Becket, later Saint Thomas, was murdered on its grounds. It also boasts incredible architecture including famed stained glass and many other statues, artistic works and r..

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Who wrote the Gettysburg Address?

Lincoln was one of two speakers at the Gettysburg dedication. Edward Everett, a noted orator of the times, spoke for two hours. Lincoln delivered his speech in just two minutes. Although he put considerable thought into his speech, Lincoln did not believe the world would remember his words. On the contrary, the Gettysburg Address is known as one of the most elegant and well-known speeches in American history.\nThere are five known handwritten copies of the Gettysburg Address. The Bliss copy has been reproduced the most and is the only known copy to be signed and dated by Lincoln.

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What is the history of Ethan Allen furniture?

Ethan Allen originally began as a housewares manufacturer. It was located in Vermont until 1972 when the decision was made to relocate the headquarters to Danbury, Connecticut. In addition to the furniture division, Ethan Allen also has a hotel and interior design centers. Since its inception, the company has been sold twice. The first sale was in 1980 to Interco. Ancell was allowed to stay on as an advisor.The company was sold again in 1989 to a management group. The head of the group, Farooq Kathwari, serves as the CEO, president, and chairman of Ethan Allen. The company has had many layoffs..

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Where can you find the true life story of Sacagawea?

The federal government maintains a true account of Sacagawea's life on the Department of Defense website, as part of the American Indian Heritage collection. SacagaweaFacts.net provides a biography, along with a list of little-known facts about her legacy and her experiences with the Lewis and Clark expedition. For younger learners, her true life story is listed on Ducksters.com.

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Why are there gargoyles in the Notre Dame cathedral?

The word "gargoyle" comes from the Latin "gurgulio" and the French "garguille," which mean gullet or throat and suggest a gargling sound. In Italian, gargoyle is "doccione," which means protruding gutter. Typically, water entered the creature and spouted out through its mouth. The term gargoyle included not only grotesquely-shaped waterspouts, but also other sorts of drains, including those in the shape of animals and people as well as non-ornamented gutters. In Medieval times, the grotesque shapes of gargoyles were used to frighten the illiterate people and demonstrate the concept of evil. Co..

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Who invented barbed wire?

Glidden went into business with another barbed wire experimenter, Isaac Ellwood, to mass-produce his innovation. Meanwhile, Jacob Haish, another inventor inspired by the same county fair display, had raced to file a competing patent. His patent was in fact approved first, leading him to call himself the inventor of barbed wire; but Glidden's patent was filed first. He and Ellwood were given the final patent for barbed wire, and Glidden became known as the "Father of Barbed Wire."

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