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What is the timeline of Panfilo de Narvaez's life?

In 1509, Narváez fought in the conquest of Jamaica with Juan de Esquirel, and in 1511, he fought in Cuba alongside Diego Velázquez de Cuéllar. On May 24, 1520, he was defeated in Mexico by Hernán Cortés and imprisoned for two years. In 1526, after returning to Spain, he was commissioned by Carlos V to colonize western Florida. He left on June 17, 1527, and landed near Tampa Bay on April 14, 1528. In September 1528, near Tallahassee, Fla., with few men and no supplies, he decided to return to Cuba on handmade rafts. Narváez died when his raft capsized during a storm in the Gulf of Mexico.

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When was the Battle of Antietam?

The Maryland Campaign was Confederate General Robert E. Lee's plan to bring the war into the North and give some respite to the states of the South, which had been hit hard by Union attacks. The Northern army under General George McClellan was ready for the Confederates, meeting them at Antietam Creek near Sharpsburg, Md. Though the Northern soldiers were unable to use their numerical superiority to crush the Southern troops, they did check the Confederates' advance. The Union success in halting Lee's march north gave President Lincoln the political cover he needed to issue to E..

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Where can you find images of Native Americans?

The National Archives' collection of Native American photos is organized by category, making it easy to find specific scenes from Native American life. The online collection is small but well-curated.\nThe National Museum of the American Indian hosts a more extensive collection of photos. Users can sort the Native American photos on the museum site by category as well as by region in the United States, so it is easier to find photos of specific tribes.

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Who were the conquistadors?

Conquistadors had many reasons to explore the new world. Usually, it was the prospect of wealth that called out to them. However, other conquistadors wished to spread Christianity or strengthen their home country. Although the conquistadors used many violent tactics in dealing with native populations, a more effective offense against the natives was disease, which was spread unknowingly through native cities. Epidemic diseases, such as chicken pox, influenza and malaria, killed many native people and even wiped out entire civilizations.

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What were Otto Von Bismarck's achievements?

During his time as Prime Minister, Bismark allied himself with numerous groups to advance his ideals for the country. One such group was the National Liberals, with whom he worked to create both civil and criminal codes along with adopting a gold standard. Bismark also moved the country towards free trade while allied with this group. Though not all of the moves he made were welcome or popular, like his move against organized religion, especially the Catholic Church.

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What was the role of the Jacobins in the French Revolution?

The Jacobins were formally known as the Society of the Friends of the Constitution. The club was originally founded by Breton representatives to the Estates General of 1789, but it eventually expanded beyond Brittany until there were chapter houses throughout France. The name Jacobin comes the fact that they met in Paris in a Dominican monastery; the monks of this order were also called Jacobins because their first house was on the Rue St. Jacques.The Society of the Friends of the Constitution did not call for the end of the monarchy, but they did manage to become a major force in the National..

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What are the top 10 facts about the famous explorer Henry Hudson?

The top 10 facts about Henry Hudson are:He was born around 1565, although some historians may place his birth date in the early 1570s.He was born in England, United Kingdom.He died around June 22nd 1611. The death is approximate, as Hudson and his son were abandoned by a crew following a mutiny, and were never heard from again. Upon arriving back in England, those responsible were arrested, but no charges were brought against them.Hudson worked as a cabin boy from a young age, which sparked his interest in exploring.His wife was named Katherine, and they had three sons together.Although Hudso..

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What is a brief history of the first computer?

Charles Babbage started his career inventing arithmetic-related devices. The Analytical Engine, or first computer, was designed to handle general-purpose computation. Babbage intended for the machine to be programmed using punched cards. This design implemented key features used in modern computers such as sequential control, looping and branching.\nBabbage did not have a full-fledged research team, but still had people helping him. Ada Lovelace provided critical help for the first computer by implementing an algorithm for the device to calculate rational number sequences. Babbage continued to..

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Who invented boats?

Boats used by the Ancient Egyptians had large sails that took advantage of the predictable wind that always blew north to south on the Nile river. Ores were used to row the boats from south to north on return trips when exporting valuable cedar wood from Lebanon. The large vessels used for trade and capable of sea travel were called 'Byblos.' One of these examples was found buried next to a pyramid at Giza, dating back to 2500 BC.

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What did Native Americans live in?

Wigwams were used by woodland tribes, such as the Algonquians. They were small homes made of wooden frames and woven mats. The wigwams were small and easy to build, which allowed the Algonquins to build new ones when they set up winter camps. During the rest of the year, they lived together in villages of wigwams.Longhouses were longer versions of wigwams used by the Iroquois tribes. They typically were 25 feet wide and up to 200 feet long. Families who descended from the same woman would live together in one longhouse. These homes were suited by tribes that remained permanently in one village..

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