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How did Roman law influence western civilization?

Roman laws acted as a basis for common laws throughout the west during the early modern and medieval periods. For example, they state that no Roman can be condemned for a crime until he can defend himself against his accuser, which is the same basis used for criminal trials. Similarly, they state that the accuser must prove that the criminal committed the crime, and that someone cannot be convicted based on suspicion alone. Such laws acted as a basis for kings establishing royal writs in Europe, which were used to govern the land.Although few places directly practice Roman law today, the influ..

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Which number president is Barack Obama?

In Chicago, Obama was active in his community and led a voter-registration drive. He served as a U.S. senator for the state of Illinois before being elected president of the United States in 2008 and again in 2012.\nBarack Obama is the first African American president of the United States. He is married to Michelle Obama and has two daughters, Sasha and Malia.

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How did people live in the olden days?

In the 1700s and 1800s, people were relatively self-sufficient. Even those who were professionals often kept chickens, cows and gardens behind their townhouses. All the electronic appliances of modern times, from refrigerators to toasters, did not exist. Ice was cut during the winter to preserve food during the summer, or in warmer climates, foods were smoked and preserved.\nFood was only part of the story. Adults and children alike worked long hours to make clothes, candles and household tools. One person often would be asked to read aloud for entertainment while everyone else worked. When ch..

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Who won the Kargil War?

Kargil is a small town located within the Kashmir region of India. Kashmir is the source of a territorial dispute between India and Pakistan, with both sides claiming ownership. Pakistan's goal in the Kargil War was to quickly infiltrate the region, cut off India from the north and force India into negotiations to resolve the broader dispute over Kashmir. International pressure combined with battlefield losses eventually forced Pakistan to withdraw, resulting in an Indian victory.

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How did Abraham Lincoln get his nickname?

Long before he was elected President, Lincoln was known in his Illinois community for his integrity and honesty. Friends and other community members would seek out Lincoln and his judgment regarding fights, discussions and disagreements. Lincoln’s regard among the community helped him win a spot in the Illinois legislature, where his reputation for fairness and honesty allowed him to win four consecutive terms.\nLincoln’s later career as a lawyer was in some ways opposed to his reputation for honesty, as the profession is commonly perceived to require some degree on dishonesty in order for..

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In what year did Martin Luther King Jr. die?

After being hit by a .30-caliber rifle bullet, King was taken to St. Joseph’s Hospital. He never regained consciousness and was pronounced dead. The bullet entered the right cheek, traveled through the neck, down the spinal cord and stopped at the shoulder blade. The Lorraine Motel later became a civil rights museum.

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Who is Quanah Parker, and who is listed in her family tree?

He refused the Treaty of Medicine Lodge in 1867, which called for the Quahada Comanche’s confinement to a reservation and provided clothing and farming education. Quanah viewed these provisions as an effort to assimilate his people into the white man's culture and decided to fight against the provisions for another eight years. However, Quanah surrendered at Fort Sill in 1875. Quanah knew that he had fought as much as was possible for his people and felt that to fight any more would be futile.\nThough he began to live in the white man's world, he did not abandon the ways of his anc..

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What sports were popular in the 1940s?

Baseball was the most popular sport throughout the 1940s, and it was not heavily effected by WWII, as many other sports, explains ThisGreatGame.com. President Franklin D. Roosevelt wrote the "Green Light Letter," which assured baseball would be able to carry on during the war. There was also a professional women's league called the "All-American Girls Baseball League."

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What are some pros and cons of President Andrew Jackson?

Jackson's war against the Bank of the United States was a victory against privilege and wealth. This helped to solidify his standing with most everyday citizens.Jackson believed in and endorsed slavery. He was adamantly opposed to emancipation and stated that he saw nothing morally wrong with it. Despite that attitude, Jackson understood the importance of keeping the Union together and worked to prevent the Civil War.

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What did ancient Egyptian soldiers eat?

Egyptian soldiers were given a generous ration of five minae's worth of roast grain, two minae's worth of beef and four cups of wine each day. The wine was sometimes used to add flavor to honey-sweetened desserts. At home, they ate meals prepared with local meats and crops. Because of their wealth, soldiers had much more variety in their diets than most Egyptians.\nCereal grains were used in a variety of ways by the ancient Egyptians. Emmer wheat and barley were used to make beer, cakes and bread. Lentils, chickpeas, lettuce, cucumbers, onions and garlic were grown and eaten. Some co..

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