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Why did Egyptians wear masks?

In rituals and ceremonies, the Egyptians wore masks to help them in their incantations, which were their way of speaking to the gods. Affluent Egyptians often had their death masks made from solid gold and inlaid with precious gems such as lapis lazuli. Masks were normally in the likeness of the deceased; however, some had the visage of a bird or fantastic creature.

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What is Crevecoeur's definition of an American?

Crevecoeur terms America "this great...asylum" and celebrates the liberating effect that the country had on people who had been living under autocratic and oligarchic governments. The huge scale of North America, in Crevecoeur's view, provided so much room that people could spread out and own their own land rather than working for someone else. The idea of owning property instead of renting created an entirely new way of living, which Crevecoeur describes this way: "Here they are become men: in Europe they were as so many useless plants."\nCrevecoeur saw America as a place where people wh..

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When did King Khufu rule Egypt?

King Khufu is credited for being the founder of the Giza Plateau and for having the Great Pyramid of Giza built during his reign. The only surviving image of the likeness of King Khufu is an ivory statue that stands 3 inches in height. King Khufu's reign followed the reign of his father King Sheferu. Khufu is known in other ancient cultures by multiple names.

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Who invented the electric razor?

Moving forward with the invention was delayed due to Schick reactivating his military status in World War I. The original electric razor had a shaving head that was controlled by a flexible cable. The shaving head received power from an external motor, the size of a grapefruit. This original plan was rejected due to its bulkiness.

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What toys did the Victorians have?

During the latter part of the 19th century, factory-made toys began to gain popularity among children of all demographics. Rich and upper middle class children had a much bigger selection to choose from, and these toys were often crafted with expensive materials. Wax dolls with porcelain faces were all the rage among young Victorian girls, and the elaborate train sets beloved by boys of that era were often intricately carved and featured great detail. Virtually all early rocking horses had real horsehair for manes and tails.\nFactory-made toys were available for poor children as well, but thes..

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Where was the Battle of Bunker Hill located?

The battle, which took place on June 17, 1775, saw the defeat of the colonial forces; however, British took heavy losses, giving the colonial forces the confidence to be able to hold their own against the more seasoned British army. The colonial army withstood to marching attacks before being forced back due to being heavily outnumbered.

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Why were atomic bombs used on Japan?

After Germany's surrender in 1945, Truman was faced with ending the war in the Pacific. Japan was dug in, anticipating a land invasion. The U.S. Secretary of War, Henry Stimson, later estimated it would have taken a million or more American casualties to dislodge them, nearly as many as the war had already produced. He further estimated up to two million Japanese would die in the defense.\nWhen the Manhattan Project resulted in a successful test in July, Truman decided to show Japan that a land invasion was unnecessary. He first offered them the opportunity for an unconditional surrender...

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What was Hernan Cortes seeking in the New World?

Cortés's ships landed in Veracruz in 1519. He was welcomed into the Aztec capital, Tenochtitlán, by its monarch, Moctezuma. Cortés learned of Moctezuma's inheritance and in 1520, arrested him and seized it. Gold only figured partially into the total inheritance, which was also comprised of pots, art objects, jewels and clothing.\n\nCortés's actions initiated the ethno-environmental conflict that has occurred between the ethnic groups of Mexico for the 500 years following. According to Stuart Matthews' case study, ethno-environmental conflict "refers to an ongoing state ..

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What party is Obama a member of?

There are two major political parties in the government of the United States. The first is the Democratic and the other is the Republican Party. In the history of the U.S. Government, there have been 15 Democratic Presidents, as of 2014. The first Democratic President was Andrew Jackson, who served from 1829 to 1837.

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What political party did George Washington belong to?

The party originated in opposition to the Democratic-Republican party during Washington's first term as President (1789-1793). Federalists dominated the nation until the defeat of John Adams in 1800. The party dissolved in the 1820s, and its members separated into the Democratic and Republican parties.\nFederalists were known for their strong support of a national government and diplomatic harmony with foreign nations. In addition to George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, John Jay and John Marshall were all notable Federalists.

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