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Where did Rosa Parks live?

In 1955, Parks was thrust into the public eye when she refused to give up her bus seat to a white person. Her principled defiance and subsequent arrest were the impetus for the Montgomery Bus Boycott. Because of economic retribution against her for her activism, Parks lost her job and was forced to leave Montgomery. After a stint in Hampton, Va., Parks and her family moved to Detroit, Mich. She lived there until she died in 2005 at the age of 92.

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Who invented bifocals?

Franklin invented the lightning rod, a musical instrument called a glass armonica and the Franklin stove. His experimentation with electricity helped further the understanding of how electrical currents work. A Founding Father of the United States, he is the only person to have signed the Declaration of Independence, the Treaty of Alliance with France, The Treaty of Paris and the Constitution of the United States.

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What was the true story behind the movie "Operation Dumbo Drop?"?

Operation Barroom was the Special Forces response to a request made by personnel from Saigon USAID (United States Agency for International Development) to transport four elephants by helicopter to locations in Montagnard territory. The elephants were intended for use by the Montagnard tribes to help move lumber that was cut down from trees in an area where the terrain did not permit machinery. The mission was a success.In the movie version, Green Berets transport an elephant by helicopter and other means to a Montagnard village in South Vietnam to help build good relations and enlist the villa..

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Why was Gandhi a hero?

Gandhi was the leader of the Satyagraha movement, or "soul force" consisting of civil disobedience. He initiated passive resistance campaigns, such as hunger strikes and boycotts, to protest taxation and unfair laws that made life difficult for poor farmers and laborers. He also worked for women's rights, worked against the caste system and taught others to follow a lifestyle of meditation, prayer and fasting. He was a leader of the Indian National Congress, which worked for independence.

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What were the working conditions like in Lowell Mills?

Between 1840 and 1900, the amount of machinery present in Lowell Mills increased. As such, workers found themselves operating increasingly faster machines at a faster pace, posing increased risk to their health. While the rate of work increased, hours decreased. In 1830s 70-hour weeks were common, but by 1912 mill owners could not make employees work more than 54 hours a week. In response to this, they cut wages, which prompted workers to strike.Many of the women working for Lowell Mills also lived in its accommodation. The accommodation was overseen by house matrons, who ensured workers adher..

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What mythical creature did Marco Polo claim to find?

In addition to reporting a sighting of the mythical unicorn, Marco Polo also claimed to have seen a roc, which is a mythological bird of massive proportions. This fictional bird of prey was supposed, based on Marco Polo's description, to be large enough to scoop up an Asian elephant into its talons as a means of capturing prey. Marco Polo described the roc as being similar in appearance to an eagle, but absolutely massive in size. Though Marco Polo's imagination likely filled in the gaps from his declining eyesight, his tour of Asia had a lasting impact on Italian and European cultur..

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What were some causes of American Imperialism?

According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, imperialism is defined as "the policy or practice by which a country increases its power by gaining control over other areas of the world." One of the first concrete examples of American Imperialism is when the United States gained control of Hawaii in 1898. From there, the imperialistic ideas snowballed, and continued until just after the end of World War II.As American industrial production increased in the mid-1800s, the general population was unable to keep up with it. Americans simply could not purchase everything that was produced. This was th..

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Where was Isaac Newton buried?

The monument to Newton was sculpted in 1731 and is made of marble. It recognizes Newton?s scientific contributions, including the universal law of gravitation and the invention of the reflecting telescope. The monument supports a scroll that was repainted in 1977 to include details from Newton?s own manuscripts. In contrast, the grave itself is very simple. The inscription, written in Latin, translates to ?Here lies that which was mortal of Isaac Newton.?

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Which city was the first capital of the United States?

In 1777, the British were advancing upon Philadelphia, Penn., and due to this threat, the members of the Continental Congress were forced to move their location. Because Pennsylvania's government at the time was located in Lancaster, Penn., the Continental Congress established their location in York to avoid any confusion. While at this location, the government also signed the French Treaty of Alliance, which helped bolster the army with French assistance.

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Who was Saladin?

Saladin was born into an Islamic military family in 1137, and he rose to military and political prominence in early adulthood. His victories were mostly supported by Egypt, and his conquests made it possible for Jerusalem and other parts of Israel to be reconquered for Islam during the time period of the Crusades.\nWhen much of his land was lost during the Third Crusade, Saladin entered into a truce with Richard I of England that allowed Islamic control of Jerusalem to continue.

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