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How large are the faces on Mount Rushmore?

Mount Rushmore features the faces of presidents Roosevelt, Lincoln, Washington and Jefferson. The 14 year project was carried out by over 400 men from 1927 to 1941. It is notable for the fact that none of the workers died despite the massive scope of the undertaking and the relatively primitive safety equipment available in the early 20th century. Original plans by sculptor Gutzon Borglum featured full bust carvings of each president, including chest and shoulders in addition to the head. Borglum's plans also reportedly included a hall of records that was partially blasted behind the Linc..

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How did alliances contribute to the outbreak of World War I?

The spark that lit the fuse of war was the assassination of Franz Ferdinand, the Archduke of Austria, in Sarajevo on June 28, 1914. The assassin was a Serbian nationalist who wanted Austria-Hungary out of the Balkans. Austria-Hungary sent the Serbian government an ultimatum that promised war if specific demands were not met. However, Russia had promised to protect the Serbs and threatened retaliation. Once Austria invaded Serbia on July 28, 1914, the German army began mobilizing for war, prompting the Russian army to do likewise. Assuming that the Austro-Hungarians would take care of the Russi..

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Where can you find the names of Korean War soldiers who went missing in action?

Originally a civil war between what is now North and South Korea, the Korean War eventually involved several Western nations, including the United States, due to the United Nations. For the United States, the Korean War began in 1950. Although the war did not officially end, the United States signed a ceasefire agreement in 1954.

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Why is Christopher Columbus so important?

Between 1492 and 1504, Columbus made four different transatlantic voyages. His voyages were sponsored by King Ferdinand II and Queen Isabella I of Spain. In April of 1492, Columbus was given the title Admiral of the Ocean Sea and was enrolled in the Book of Privileges.\nLong before he sailed to the Americas, Columbus was born the son of a wool merchant in Genoa, Italy in 1451. He first worked as a part of the crew on a merchant ship. He remained with the crew until the boat sank off the coast of Portugal in 1470 when French privateers attacked the vessel. He floated on a piece of driftwood to ..

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What are some examples of mass petitions by children?

The Ohio petition to extend trick-or-treating hours involved collecting the approval of more than 500 children before presenting the demand to the mayor. The petition was an exercise in political participation and the schoolchildren were successful in extending trick-or-treating hours from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

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When did Alcatraz close?

Alcatraz was almost three times more expensive to maintain than other federal prisons. The inmate population ranged from 260 to 275, never reaching the full capacity of 336 inmates. Al Capone, George Kelly and Alvin Karpis were some of the most notable Alcatraz inmates. However, the typical prisoner was someone who broke prison rules at other facilities, acted out violently and posed a risk of escape.

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What are examples of Julius Caesar's arrogance?

Julius Caesar grew to prominence as a noble Roman from the House of Julian. Caesar used his status to secure administrative titles and procure wealth. In the year 61 B.C., he became governor of Spain. Three years later he became governor of Gaul. He spent eight years in Gaul, and conquered the entire territory from the Alps to the English Channel and from the Atlantic Ocean to the Rhine River. Caesar used the brutal efficiency of his Roman Legions to subdue the Gallic tribes and levy on them heavy taxes.\nCaesars conquest of Gaul gained him enough recognition to return to Rome and proclaim him..

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What games have trivia questions about Martin Luther?

The Sporcle quiz, "Who Said It? Martin Luther Vs. Martin Luther King Jr.," has a list of quotes and commands the user to type the letter A or B, depending on which person the player believes the quote comes from.\nOne FunTrivia quiz, "The Life of Martin Luther," asks more general questions about Luther's life in a multiple choice format. Questions in this quiz cover Luther's year of birth, marriage and accomplishments.

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Where can you find information about conspiracies?

Meltzer’s book also investigates conspiracies concerning the disappearance of D.B. Cooper, whether there is actually any gold stored at Fort Knox, and whether the government is concealing information related to the existence of UFOs.\nVentura’s book examines the assassinations of Robert Kennedy, Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X., and he discusses conspiracy theories surrounding the Watergate scandal, the 2000 presidential election and the 2001 terrorist attacks of September 11.

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What are ten facts about the Treaty of Versailles?

While the Treaty of Versailles is a long, complicated document, there are ten main facts that can be said about its creation and the results thereof:\n\nThe treaty was signed on June 28th, 1919, after many months of staunch negotiation about what would be included in the document.\n\nThe treaty was signed in Versailles Palace and received its name from that venue. The palace was considered the most appropriate location simply because it was large enough to hold the many hundreds of people involved in the process and finalization of the document. \n\nA trio of men who came to be called the “..

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