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What is the history of the food stamp program?

Secretary of Agriculture, Henry Wallace, created the first food stamps with the help of the program's first administrator, Milo Perkins. The program worked by allowing low-income individuals to purchase orange stamp booklets that were used to buy common grocery items. For every $1 spent to purchase orange stamps, an additional $0.50 was received in blue stamps. Blue stamps could be used to purchase those items that were designated in stores as being in surplus such as dry beans, flour, eggs and fresh vegetables. The program ended in 1943 as the beginning of World War II and the correspond..

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What are some facts about Michelle Obama that are good for kids to know?

Michelle graduated from high school with the second best GPA in her class. Although she didn't play competitive team sports, Michelle was always an outstanding athlete. Michelle overcame tragedy during her 20s when her father died from multiple sclerosis. The First Lady turned down Barack the first time he asked her out on a date. Michelle's father always said you could learn much about a person's character on the basketball court. Before accepting Barack's offer to date, Michelle arranged for Barack to play basketball with her brother.\nDuring Barack's presidential ca..

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What was the purpose of the Oregon Trail?

Large scale migration along the Oregon Trail began during the 1840s, fueled in part by Mormons seeking to escape religious persecution and fortune seekers responding to the discovery of gold in California. The next three decades saw military posts, trading posts, shortcuts and spur roads appear along the various trails that made up the Oregon Trail. The route was expanded by the Central Pacific Railroad and Oregon Shortline to connect the trails to California and Oregon.\nWhile a great deal of the trail has vanished beneath modern construction and the development of towns, the National Park Se..

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Who were some of the Rough Riders?

Roosevelt was serving as the Assistant Secretary of the Navy at the time of the outbreak of the Spanish-American War. He and his close friend, Dr. Leonard Wood, were eager to participate in the conflict. Dr. Wood had previous combat experience fighting in the Indian campaigns and received the Medal of Honor for his bravery fighting the Apaches in present-day Arizona. The regiment was officially designated the First U.S. Volunteer Cavalry. Observers coined the term “Rough Riders” to describe the haphazard manner in which the men were assembled, as well as their lack of experience and traini..

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What is postmodern feminism?

Postmodern feminism seeks to right a lot of the wrongs that old feminism set up. A lot of people think of feminism as a very liberal bad idea that seeks to elevate women above men, but the truth of postmodern feminism is that it is simply striving for equality.\nThe advent of intersectionality is an addition to the old tenants of feminism, which focused solely on white women of a certain class. This newer way of thinking includes any women in need, whether or not she was born biologically a woman and regardless of race or class.\nPostmodern feminism also focuses on survival and health as oppos..

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What are achievements of the Ghana Empire?

Historians remain uncertain of when the ancient Ghana Kingdom arose. However, records from the first century A.D. indicate the Ghana Empire formed around that time from convergence of the Soninke people. The Soninke lived in separate clans and united under the leadership of Dinga Cisse. As a unified group, the Soninke and their leaders established the Ghana Empire. The empire acquired territory quickly, including fertile lands between the Niger and Senegal rivers. Leaders, called ghanas or kings, established social structure and order within the borders of the Ghana Empire. They punished wrong..

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Who was Alonso Alvarez de Pineda?

The governor of Jamaica, Francisco de Garay, provided ships, men and money for the voyage. Pineda's journey took approximately nine months. During that time, he mapped out more than 800 miles of shoreline, including the rivers and bays that emptied into the Gulf. He never officially returned to Jamaica, so it is presumed that he died of wounds received during a possible Indian attack. However, his reports and maps were forwarded to the Jamaican government and the King of Spain, and his expedition encouraged future exploration along the coast.

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What Is James Watt's full name?

Watt is best known for his contribution to steam engine technology. He didn't invent the steam engine but helped improve the efficiency and the cost of running steam engines, making him very successful and wealthy. In 1800, he retired and spent his time only doing research work. In his honor, the unit for measuring electricity was named after him. Watt died on Aug. 19, 1819 in Heathfield at the age of 83.

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What caused the Trojan War?

The competition began when Eris, goddess of discord, threw a golden apple into the wedding of the sea goddess Thetis with the inscription, "for the fairest." Hera, Athena, and Aphrodite all claimed the apple for themselves. Zeus decided that Paris, the most beautiful man on Earth, should be the judge. The three goddesses each offered him a reward for siding with her. Hera offered him power. Athena offered him wealth. Aphrodite offered him Helen. After Paris kidnapped Helen, Menelaus called all of Helen's former suitors, who had all promised to defend her honor, to attack Troy and rescue h..

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What are the advantages and disadvantages of nuclear weapons?

The nuclear weapons industry is an international enterprise that strengthens the global economy. According to Nuclearbanks.org, there are over 100 private nuclear companies in the world, many of which some of the largest world banks invest in heavily. When countries utilize private nuclear goods and services, jobs are created and world economies are stimulated. At the same time, poorer countries with valuable nuclear reserves, such as uranium and plutonium, are vulnerable to exploitation by powerful companies.\nNuclear weapons are strong deterrents to military aggression and have an equalizing..

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