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What was the result of the Bolshevik Revolution?

Although the Bolshevik Revolution secured some degree of political and social change in Russia, it did not entirely eliminate pressure from other leaders and parties seeking political gain. The revolution, which culminated in October 1917, was considered a victory for the common people of Russia, but not all Russians joined in the celebration. Some remained loyal to traditional and more conservative leaders, such as Vladimir Lenin.With the ever-present threat of a takeover from conservative party members, officials in the Bolshevik party faced the difficult task of gaining and retaining suppor..

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Who were the Mycenaeans?

Not much is known about the Mycenaeans except a few details from records and literature of the time and the 400-year length of their civilization. The Mycenaeans expanded from the mainland of Greece to Crete, ousting the Minoans around 1500 B.C. They adopted much from the Minoan civilization, including art, pottery and jewellery styles. The Mycenaeans also settled on the Cycladic Islands. Some of the major cities in the Mycenaean civilization include Athens, Argos, Sparta, Thebes and Pylos.\nThe Mycenaeans are mentioned in Homer's "Iliad," a historical piece about the Trojan War. Agamemno..

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Who invented the lantern?

Lanterns used in Chinese festivals were more decorative in nature and came in varying shapes and sizes. For the lunar New Year celebration, lanterns were lit to mark the last day. It was also not uncommon to see lanterns floating in the sky. In addition to being used in festivals, lanterns also acted as a light source at night. The old style of lantern lit with candles is less popular, as electronic lanterns are safer and easier to transport.

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What is the history of Procter & Gamble?

Proctor & Gamble has been based in Cincinnati, Ohio, throughout its history. It debuted its first branded product, Ivory Soap, in 1883. Billed as the era's purest bar of soap, it was widely and successfully marketed in an massive advertising campaign. The company expanded beyond U.S. borders in 1930 when it purchased Thomas Hedley and Company, a British soap maker. Throughout the mid-20th century, the company continued to expand its lines of products beyond health and hygiene items, producing and marketing goods as diverse as laundry detergent, disposable diapers and pet food.\nAdditional..

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What type of government did the New England Colonies have?

Until the 1760s, England's unofficial, but implicit stance toward the colonies was one of "benign neglect" and exemplified the "hands-off" viewpoint of a succession of British prime ministers. It was believed that Britain's non-interference in colonial economic and political matters would allow the colonies to grow and prosper, and to do otherwise would result in alienation and harm trade relations. England's imposition of the Stamp Act of 1765 and other taxation policies marked a crucial departure from this approach and led to the well-known 1773 protest called the Boston Tea P..

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How long did Hammurabi live?

Hammurabi ruled over an area known as Mesopotamia known today as Iraq. He made history by uniting nearly the entire area under a single extensive empire. He achieved this by waging many military campaigns, with the purpose of gaining control over the Euphrates and Tigris waters. Some of his other campaigns included control over the trade routes. After he was able to consolidate gains under the central Babylon government, he focused all his energies on protecting his frontiers.

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What accomplishment is Confucius most well-known for?

Confucius was born in 551 B.C., a period in which China was torn by wars between battling regional states. Seeking to provide a philosophy to stabilize the region, Confucius came up with the basic principle of ren, which is similar to "compassion." He believed that all members of society should show ren to one another while preserving their social station. Thus, for example, rulers should not be needlessly brutal to their subjects, and subjects should pay due deference to their ruler. The Han Dynasty, which began ruing in 206 B.C., adopted Confucian thought as the basis for its imperial bureau..

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Who are some of the most famous cowboys in history?

Kit Carson was the first famed cowboy, with most of his exploits taking place in the early to middle 1800s. He was well-known as a trapper, a skilled frontiersman and expert army scout. He was a master of Native American language, being fluent in Apache, Arapaho, Shoshone, Cheyenne and Navajo. He could converse easily in Ute, Paiute and Spanish as well. Although he could neither read nor write English, for his deeds Carson was brevetted to the rank of general in the U.S. Army.\nAfter he left home in LeClaire, Iowa in 1846 at the age of 11 to herd cattle, William F. Cody crossed the Great Plain..

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What is the significance of Bacon's Rebellion?

In 1676, Jamestown was occupied by colonists and under the control of Sir William Berkeley. Berkeley was respected by King Charles II, and was considered an effective leader. Berkeley's younger cousin, Nathaniel Bacon, also resided in the town. Berkeley had even granted Bacon a seat in the local council.\nBacon and many of the other colonists were frustrated with economic issues that centered primarily on mercantilism. They took out this frustration on the local Indians, raiding them and taking their goods. When Berkeley demanded that Bacon and his force cease their actions, they attacked..

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Does Barack Obama smoke?

Obama was an occasional to regular smoker until two years after his first term began in 2009. He decided to kick the habit to focus on a healthier lifestyle. The 2014 report on his physical mentions that he is eating a healthy diet, exercising regularly and consuming alcohol moderate. Obama has admitted in previous interviews that, as a teenager, he occasionally smoked marijuana.

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