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What are some facts relating to black history?

Black History Month happens in February to commemorate the birth dates of President Lincoln and Frederick Douglass, a former slave, intellectual and abolitionist. Other facts relating to black history include John Mercer Langston passing the bar exam and becoming the first black lawyer in Ohio's history. Later, Langston was elected as town clerk in Brownhelm, Ohio, becoming one of the first African-Americans to achieve elected office in the United States.\nHiram Revel became the first black U.S. senator with his election in 1870, representing Mississippi. Shirley Chisholm made history whe..

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When did North and South Korea split?

At the end of World War II, the Japanese surrendered to the Soviet Union in Korea north of the 38th parallel and to the U.S. south of the 38th parallel. Part of the agreement was to allow Korea to reunite and become reestablished as an independent country. However, the communist Democratic People's Republic of Korea and capitalist Republic of Korea were both formed in 1948. The political differences of the two lead to the Korean War. The end of the war in 1953 created the buffer known as the Demilitarized Zone.

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What were some Seminole weapons?

Seminole weapons were constructed from locally sourced materials. The handles of clubs, axes, and spears and the limbs of bows, the shafts of arrows and the tubes of blowguns were likely comprised of wood. The tips of spears and arrows were made of flint, bone or cane tips, while war clubs were often studded with shark teeth. Blowgun darts were clay pellets or shaped wood slivers.\nAfter contact with the Spanish in the early 1500s, the Seminoles were introduced to European firearms and materials such as steel and iron. The latter were useful to improve the design of axes, spears and arrow poin..

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What is the life story of P. Allen Smith?

One of America's most recognized and respected garden and design experts, Smith's inspirational ideas about home improvement have influenced countless people and made positive steps toward environmental stewardship. Several national magazines and television programs feature his lifestyle and design advice. Smith grew up on a farm in Tennessee raising and showing livestock and poultry, which inspired his philosophy of preservation and living a sustainable life as well as the foundation of the Heritage Poultry Conservancy. He won a scholarship to study garden design in England before r..

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How many kids did Paul Revere have?

According to the Paul Revere House website, Paul Revere Jr., the eldest son of Paul Revere, was a silversmith who manufactured bells in collaboration with his father and his brother Joseph Warren Revere. Their company, Paul Revere & Sons, produced over 100 bells.\nTwo of Revere's other sons, Joshua and Joseph Warren, were merchants, and one of his daughters, Harriet Revere, may have been a teacher. Revere's youngest son, John Revere, attended Harvard University and became a doctor.

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Who won the Battle of Oriskany?

The Battle at Oriskany, also referred to as the Battle at Oriska, took place on August 6th, 1777 during the Revolutionary War. General Nicholas Herkimer led the American militiamen while St. Leger led the British. Herkimer died 10 days after the battle from wounds he received during battle.

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Who were nobles in the Middle Ages?

Nobles served as functional and representative citizens. They interacted with lower-level citizens in surrounding populations by providing important services of safety and protection. Knights, under the direction of nobles, protected citizens, as mandated by governmental protocols. In exchange for protection from knights, nobles employed commoners in various roles, such as farming, cooking and performing other types of manual labor. Nobles also dressed in distinct styles to distinguish themselves. Men, women and children wore bright colored clothes made of fine materials like silk and velvet. ..

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How did Algeria gain independence?

The casualties from the Algerian war included 100,000 Muslims, 10,000 French soldiers and thousands of European colonists. The European Algerians wanted integration with France, and they launched massive protests. The divide between the European Algerians and Muslims grew wider, and the country was on the brink of a civil war. Charles de Gaulle was appointed prime minister after World War II, and he granted Muslims the full rights of French citizenship. He was not for the integration of Algeria and announced that the future of Algeria should be decided by its people. Peace talks between France..

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How did Hideki Tojo gain power?

Hideki Tojo first entered the Japanese civil government system when he was appointed as the vice-minister of war between 1937 and 1940. He gained this position after service in Manchuria as Kwantung Army's chief of staff in 1937. In his position as vice-minister of war, Tojo helped increase the military's control over Japanese foreign policy, which led to the signing of the 1940 Triparite Pact in which Japan became a member of the Axis powers alongside Germany and Italy.\nTojo was appointed as minister of war in July 1940 and came into conflict with Prince Fumimaro Konoye, the Prime ..

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How long did British colonial rule last in India?

England initially took control of India to control trade routes. The British East India Company conducted major operations in India, but the company foresaw greater profits if the country was under British control. The Battle of Plassey began a land grab by England, which eventually led to full colonial control.\nOver the ensuing years, India made several attempts to overthrow the colonial government. However, it was unsuccessful until after World War II. At that time, England's financial situation was in a poor state, and relinquishing India was an effective way to reduce expenditures wh..

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