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What are some interesting facts about Germantown, Wisconsin?

First known in 1836 as Town 9, Washington County, Germantown was incorporated in 1924 as a small farming community. It remained very small until 1963, when Milwaukee County annexed a small piece of land from Washington County for the purpose of building a landfill. To prevent any more annexation of land, six unincorporated towns merged with Germantown to create one large village. The hamlets of Kuhburg, Willow Creek, Meeker Hill, Goldenthal, Rockfield and Dheinsville became part of Germantown and created a community that grew to a size of approximately 35 square miles.\nOne of the oldest settl..

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Where was the Byzantine Empire located?

In the sixth century A.D., under Justinian, the Empire grew to its greatest geographical extent, controlling not only its traditional lands, but also those of the former Western Roman Empire. However, with the swift rise of Islam in the seventh century, the Empire lost all of its North African and Middle Eastern lands. By the year 1000, it had regained some lost territory but faced decline in the face of pressures from the west and the east, eventually controlling only the capital and some surrounding lands. In 1453, the Turks conquered Constantinople, finally vanquishing the Byzantine Empire.

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What did Malcolm X do in the Civil Rights Movement?

Born in 1925, Malcolm X was the son of a Baptist preacher who was murdered by white supremacists when Malcolm was 6 years old. After his father's death, he was placed in a foster home. He dropped out of school after eighth grade to pursue a life a crime. At age 21, Malcolm X was sentenced to prison for burglary, and during his sentence he became a member of the Islamic Nation, popularly known as the Black Muslims. After his release, Malcolm became one of the Islamic Nation's most influential leaders, strongly advocating black supremacy and separation of white and black Americans.\nAf..

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What are some important events that occurred during the Civil Rights movement?

The 14th Amendment received adoption in 1868, and this amendment gave African Americans full U.S. citizenship status, even if racist laws continued in existence. It also prevented states from denying the rights and privileges of all citizens. The 15th Amendment of 1870 guaranteed African Americans the right to vote, even though regional laws impeded on this right.\nCongress's first Civil Rights Act of 1875 gave African Americans more power in juries, transportation, restaurant/inns and theaters, though the Supreme Court later knocked down this law. The Civil Rights Act of 1964 once again ..

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What materials were used to build the Colosseum?

By the time the Colosseum was constructed, the Romans had over two centuries of experimenting with concrete. Their early structures used volcanic ash from a variety of sources, but they eventually came to prefer ash from a single source, the Pozzolane Rosse deposit. This deposit is from a 456,000-year-old volcanic flow located a few miles southwest of Rome. Likely Emperor Augustus helped to standardize the concrete mix used to ensure durability.\nThe Romans learned to use a different aggregate, Pulvis Puteolanus, when they were doing construction in harbors. The salt in seawater erodes modern ..

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What were houses like in Ancient Egypt?

After the annual flood, mud was collected, placed in molds and baked in the sun until dry. One of the primary differences between a wealthy person's house and a poorer person's house was how many layers of brick the walls had. Usually, poorer people only had one layer of brick. Most houses had one central room used for most activities, including sleeping, with several smaller rooms connected to it, such as the kitchen and entrance hallway. Often the roof became another space used as a room, as it offered better lighting.

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What year was the Golden Temple built?

The Golden Temple is considered the holiest site for the Sikh religion in Punjab, India. The name of the city, Amritsar, where the temple was built, derived its name from the holy water tank that surrounds it called Amrit Sarovar, which means "Pool of Holy Nectar." The temple's construction, initiated by Guru Ram Das, was completed by his son in-law, Guru Arjan Dev, who later compiled the holy scripture of Sikhism called "Guru Granth Sahib."

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Why is the American flag so important?

The American flag first held significance during the American Revolution when the flag was raised at the headquarters of General George Washington. The flag was also used to mark forts and naval ships throughout American history. A standard bearer would carry the flag on behalf of soldiers when going into battle.\nThe Continental Congress approved the first official flag in 1777, which was called the Stars and Stripes. The colors of the flag officially held no significance, but Charles Thomson of the Continental Congress suggested that white symbolized innocence, blue meant perseverance and re..

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What were the results of the Reign of Terror?

Radical leader Maximilien de Robespierre, who had led the Reign of Terror, was executed in 1794, effectively ending the French Revolution. However, following his death, France saw a return to the corruption that had helped lead to the revolution. The heir to the abolished monarch Louis Charles, King Louis XVII, died at age 10, leaving threat to a return monarch rule.

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What was the effect of westward expansion on Native Americans?

When white settlers from Europe moved to North America, Native Americans lost their reign on their land. They were forced out of the regions where they thrived, with many dying from battles or from the diseases that the Europeans brought over. It is estimated that more Native Americans died from diseases than from the actual battles that took place to defend their lands. In the 21st century, Native Americans live on 2 percent of the land in North America.

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