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In what year did John Dalton propose the Billiard Ball Model?

Dalton was a chemist whose work followed on from the writings of the ancient Greek philosopher Democritus. Democritus suggested that all matter was composed of very tiny indivisible pieces that he named atoms. Most of his contemporaries found his theory insupportable and it was largely disregarded until Dalton's work was published in the early 19th century.\n\nAfter years of research into the properties of matter Dalton developed his Billiard Ball Model of atoms. It offered a foundation for later research into atoms and the behavior of elements. Dalton's model was flawed in that it s..

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What purpose did myths serve for the ancient Greek people?

There are many different types of myths that serve different purposes. For example, creation myths serve the purpose of explaining the origins of the universe and life itself. According to the Encyclopedia Mythica, they typically involve some sort of battle between good and evil, featuring gods or animals with supernatural abilities. Myths can also serve the purpose of explaining why humans perform tasks or actions in the way that they do, or why societies function in the way that they do.\nAccording to the Ancient History Encyclopedia, Greek mythology holds that human beings are ultimately co..

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Who were Ferdinand and Isabella?

The long reign of Ferdinand and Isabella saw Spain united under a federal monarchy and the final success of the Reconquista, or reconquest, of Moorish territory in Granada. It was this united state that financed the voyage of Christopher Columbus and formalized the constitutional structure of Spain's government. Their reign was also marked by intolerance of minority religions, as both Muslims and Jews were subject to persecution under their rule.

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What countries made up the Triple Alliance?

Italy wanted to create offshore colonies, which was the reason for the country entering into the Triple Alliance. France, Russia and Britain formed the Triple Entente in 1907, which reinforced the need for the Triple Alliance.\nIn 1902, Italy made a secret alliance with France despite its agreement with the Triple Alliance. In 1914, Austria-Hungary entered into war with the Triple Entente. During 1915 Italy partnered with the Triple Entente against Austria-Hungary and Germany.

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Who was the Greek god of protection?

Typically, each god was concerned with both the positive and negative aspects of a certain area of daily life. A person in need of protection appealed to the god associated with the element or event from which they needed protection. For example, Artemis was the goddess in charge of protecting women in labor, and Poseidon could provide protection on a long voyage by sea.

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What clothes did the Northwest Coast Indians wear?

The Native Americans of the Northwest Coast lived along the Pacific Ocean, from southern Alaska, through the Canadian province of British Columbia, into Washington and Oregon. Famous tribes of Northwest Coast American Indians included the Haida, Chinook, Coast Salish, Eyak, Tlingit, Chimakum and Tillamook. Their way of life was influenced by the climate, land and the ample natural resources available in the area. Agriculture and hunting were the primary sources of livelihood. Language, trading currencies, religions and ceremonies were important aspects in Northwest Coast Indian culture.One of ..

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How did the Comanche tribe originate?

They initially started for the central plains and finally settled in the Arkansas River area that extends into central Texas. An influx of Shoshone members and abundant resources enabled the tribe to prosper and double in size, although they began kidnapping women and children from Mexican villages and rival tribes to fund their growth.\nDespite its size, the Comanche never organized itself as one tribe, and instead branched into a dozen bands that were often at war with each other. They soon took to horse breeding, which became a lucrative venture, but continued to expand their culture of thi..

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Was Andrew Jackson a good president or a bad president?

The election of Jackson triggered the rise of the common man, as he was the first president to originate from humble beginnings. He believed strongly in preserving the union and in limiting the power of the wealthy. The one knock against Jackson by critics is that he forced the Cherokee Indians to move to reservations west of the Mississippi. Their troop-guided evacuation in 1838 and 1839 that resulted in thousands of deaths became known as the "Trail of Tears."

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Why is the MLK's March on Washington historically important?

Martin Luther King’s march on Washington gave African Americans who were facing economic, social and political challenges hope for change. The march is historically important because it represented an affirmation of belief in the ability of people of all races to work together for equality and justice.\nThe march was a key event in the civil rights movement. It drew approximately 200,000 participants, including clergymen, entertainers and politicians. Not all civil rights activists supported this march because they were afraid that it would turn violent. However, police officers, fire fighte..

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How did Pericles strengthen democracy?

Pericles began changing Athen's democratic policies and the Athenian constitution as early as 462 when he, along with Ephiatles, created a "vote in the popular assembly." This vote meant that the old noble council lost its power and Pericles used this moment to crate democratic laws throughout Athens.In 461, Pericles became the emperor and built up the military in addition to adding more public paid positions so anyone that was voted into office could serve without financial worry. Many historians consider this one of the earliest true democracies.

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