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Why did WWI start?

Austria-Hungary wished to retaliate against Serbia for the assassination of Franz Ferdinand, but was not strong enough, so the country called on an alliance with Germany for help. While this alliance was solidifying, Serbia made an alliance with Russia. Since Russia had a treaty with both Britain and France, the two countries joined in. These treaties and alliances created a conflict across all of Europe instead of one between two countries. These two groups were called the Allied Forces and the Central Powers. Initially, the Allies included Russia, Britain and France, while the Central Powers..

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Who is Hiten Mitsurugi Ryu?

Looking for redemption, Kenshin has spent ten years roaming Japan as a rurouni (a wandering, masterless samurai), always carrying a sakabatou (a katana with its blade on the opposite side), vowing to never kill again. Kenshin learned Hiten Mitsurugi-ryu from his master, Hiko Seijuro XIII, although the two parted ways before Kenshin could finish his training. The said technique roots back to the Sengoku Jidai, and it was developed to enable a lone samurai to single-handedly fight and defeat multiple foes.

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Who invented the toy car?

Odell came up with the idea when he made a miniature steamroller for his daughter who normally carried spiders in a matchbox to school. His daughter loved the miniature creation so much that Odell decided to mass produce his idea.\nOnce he created the steamroller, Odell designed the land rover, a London Bus, a bulldozer and a fire engine. Finally, after 18 creations, Odell finally made his first matchbox car, which was the MG TD roadster.

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What are some facts about the Native American Creeks?

Following contact with Europeans and their diseases, the previous mound-building culture of the American Southeast collapsed during the 16th and 17th centuries. The Creek formed out of the remains of that society. The Creek confederacy combined multiple different tribes, speaking various languages, in a military alliance.\nThe Creek were an agricultural society, growing corn, beans and squash for their staple diet, which they supplemented with intermittent hunting. The Creek built their settlements along rivers and streams, leaving large buffer zones between independent chiefdoms. After Europe..

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What was the purpose of the Treaty of Versailles?

Germany was forced to give up much of the territory that it had gained in the years of the war. Land was conceded back to France, Belgium, Czechoslovakia and Poland. The country's army was limited to a maximum of 100,000 men and the navy could not have any boats over 100,000 tons.

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What did Gandhi do for India?

Gandhi led with "satyagraha," or "truth" and "strength," against British rule. In 1907, he led thousands of Indians to burn their registration cards. He set up an "ashram," a nonviolent community that rejected the caste system.In 1930, Gandhi led the Salt March to protest the salt tax. He organized fasts, sit-ins and boycotts. He reformed the Indian National Congress into a movement that worked for the freedoms of not only the Indian people, but also for women, education and a self-sufficient economy.Even after India's independence, Gandhi continued to be a peace leader to settle disputes..

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Who invented the tank used in World War I?

Designs for the tank date back to the late 1700s. Richard Edgeworth came up with the design, although it really didn't take off until the development of the internal combustion engine in 1885. At that time, a tractor with a tank design was built that was capable of maneuvering across rough, muddy terrain.The tank was not developed until 1899. At the time, it was called a motor-war car. It had an engine developed by Daimler, a bulletproof casing, and two revolving machine guns mounted on the body. This design was reinvented several times before it became the tank used during World War I.

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Where did Shakespeare go to school?

There have been unconfirmed rumors of some aspects of Shakespeare's life that suggest he may have been involved in more schooling. English writer and philosopher John Aubrey claimed that Shakespeare had once been a schoolmaster, which would likely require qualifications beyond simple grammar school. However, scholars do know that Latin was a main facet of a grammar school education at the Stratford school, so it can be assumed that Shakespeare was educated in the ancient language.

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How have cars changed the world?

Ford Motor Company and Oldsmobile launched the first commercial vehicles for Americans. These cars, though not perfect, gave Americans freedom to travel farther and faster. Americans, for the first time, embarked on vacations. Journeys previously lasting weeks were whittled down to days with cars. The increased volume of travelers necessitated more roads, highways, bridges and other supportive infrastructure, and that need provided jobs for Americans in the heavy highway and construction industries. Ultimately, a larger road network encouraged even more travel and allowed transfer of goods, pr..

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What did the Caddo Indians eat?

The hunting of bison was limited mostly to the Caddo tribes that lived along the edges of the plains. When hunting for any wild game, the tribes used bows and arrows. The bows were made from bois d'arc wood. The arrows were often made from cane and tipped with stone arrow heads. The Caddo had an extensive trading route with many other Native American tribes which led to new foods and materials being brought into the area.

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