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When did people first settle in Rome?

Rome had humble beginnings as an Iron Age hut village. It became a Republic in 509 B.C. after the Etruscans were removed from the city. The Etruscans had taken over Rome in 616 B.C. Rome fought three Punic wars, all with the intent of gaining dominance over the Mediterranean and defeating Carthage, another major seat of power at the time. Rome went on to dominate the entire western Hellenistic world before the assassination of Julius Caesar in 44 B.C. brought the Republic to its end.

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How did apartheid affect black South Africans?

Apartheid affected nearly every aspect of non-white South Africans' lives. More than 9 million black people lost their right to vote as well as access to basic education. They were also forced to carry passports at all times for easy identification by authorities.\nBlack South Africans who objected to this treatment were punished severely, including by being incarcerated for up to six months without any type of hearing.\nBy declaring the Public Safety Act and the Criminal Law Amendment Act of 1953, the National Party called a state of emergency allowing authorities to torture and execute ..

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What was a Roman soldier's life like?

Only men over the age of 20 were able to become Roman soldiers, and once they adopted their role, they were not allowed to marry until their service ended 16 years later. In order to present a formidable front to their opponents, Roman soldiers underwent rigorous training. This training prepared soldiers for sieges in the field, guarding city walls and attacking enemy cities and walls. During this time, they would continue training to prepare themselves for difficult mental and physical tasks.Like those serving in modern armies, soldiers were able to adopt specialist skills. This included swim..

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What were the technological advances of the Industrial Revolution?

In 1775, James Watt's steam engine sparked the Industrial Revolution by creating a new mechanism for powering locomotives and machinery. This made it possible to build factories and run machinery even when no water power was available. It also inspired Robert Fulton to launch steamboats on the Hudson River in 1807, opening the door for transatlantic travel. The steam engine led to the development of the electric motor in 1888 and the diesel engine in 1892, which fueled the development of the auto industry.\nSamuel Morse invented the telegraph in 1836, a major technological development in ..

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What was a franklin in medieval times?

Franklins were born as free men; they did not gain their freedom by purchasing their lands from the Crown. They were often wealthier than the peasants but not as wealthy as the lords who ruled the area as proxies for the king.\n"The Franklin's Tale" is famously known as one of Chaucer's Canterbury Tales. In that story, the Franklin demonstrated his wealth by opening his home to the inhabitants of the surrounding countryside.

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What were some important events in the timeline of life on earth?

While life on Earth began 3.8 billion years ago, the events that predated this milestone are also important to the history of life: life couldn't have begun on Earth until Earth was conducive to life.The Earth is a little over 4.5 billion years old. Before life could form, the planet's surface had to cool to become a crust that would then endure erosion, volcanic activity, and other events to create the first small continents. Those continents in turn endured many geological events that caused them to rip apart and reform repeatedly before they settled into the forms they have today...

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Why is the Bill of Rights an important amendment to the United States Constitution?

The Bill of Rights became the first 10 of the amendments made to the Constitution of the United States. The Bill of Rights was ratified in 1791, which was four years following the ratification of the Constitution. In 1803, the Supreme Court of the United States nullified the first act of Congress that had been declared as unconstitutional. More than a century would pass before the Supreme Court would be called into action to protect the rights of the individual.

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What were Benjamin Franklin's hobbies?

Franklin's first published letters were for his brother's paper. Franklin knew his brother would not want to print his letters, but he loved writing them, so he signed them with the fictitious name of a widow and slipped them under the newspaper door. After several letters were published to much acclaim, Franklin finally admitted it was him, and his brother was jealous.\nAfter leaving his family, Franklin perfected his work in the printing industry, but he retired at a fairly young age to pursue other hobbies. His scientific pursuits lead to a greater understanding of electricity, bu..

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What are the positive effects of industrialization?

Before the Industrial Revolution, most people were farmers, and most economic activity centered around small towns and villages. This left communities isolated from one another even when the distances between them were relatively small. Industrialization concentrated populations in cities, which soon became dependent on rural communities for food. The rural communities, in turn, became dependent on the cities for manufactured goods and tools to make their lives easier. In this way, industrialization tied countries together and created a more cohesive national identity.\nFreeing workers from ag..

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What was the purpose of the Federal Reserve Act?

The Federal Reserve Act of 1913 was signed into law by President Woodrow Wilson. Before 1913, economic panic was commonplace. Investors were not sure whether or not their deposits were safe. The Federal Reserve Act gave the Federal Reserve banks the right to print money, which led to economic stability.\nThe Federal Reserve also was given the power to buy and sell treasuries and influence credit and money conditions. This power helped to stabilize prices and make full employment more likely for larger shares of the population. The act also gave banks permission to loan money to farmers to buy ..

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