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What were some of the contributions of Ancient Rome?

Architecture\n\nRoman architecture was quite modern for its time. The creation of aqueducts allowed water to be transported into the city for bathing and cooking and were so well built that some were still in use in the year 2000. The Romans were also among the first to build with concrete, creating buildings that stood the test of time. Arches were refined during the Ancient Roman period to support more and more weight when used to build large structures, a concept that is still employed for bridges and other structures.\n\nGovernment\n\nAncient Roman government was the model for many democra..

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What country did Vasco da Gama sail for?

His journey from Lisbon, Portugal to Calicut, India was the longest naval voyage made up to that point in time. His discovery enabled Portugal to create a colonial empire in Asia, and he was made Governor of India in 1524. Da Gama was born around 1460 in Sines, Portugal and died of malaria in Kochi, India in 1524.

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Why was Pancho Villa important?

Villa, known as the "Centaur of the North," was a skillful gunfighter who built up a successful guerrilla army that evolved into the División del Norte. His battles were often photographed and videotaped by Hollywood.At the battle of Ojinaga, his army defeated dictatorial Mexican President Huerta's army and pushed them into Texas. He also secured victory at the Battle for Terreon. At Zacatecas, the bloodiest battle, Villa's troops defeated Huerta's army again. He also attacked New Mexico after the United States withdrew their support. In retaliation, U.S. troops were sent ..

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What are some inventions of China during the Zhou Dynasty?

During the Zhou reign, iron casting technology began and bronze casting was perfected. Higher-quality iron weapons, chariots, armament and fortifications were created. There was also a widespread use of iron tools. It is believed that iron tools in ancient China were made of cast iron, whereas most iron weapons were made of steel and wrought iron. Iron was also used in agriculture, leading to increased productivity.\nThe Chinese acquired other skills, such as decorating metal and wooden objects with gold and silver, during the Zhou reign. They also created copper coins, which were used in trad..

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What do Kwakiutl houses look like?

Kwakiutl houses were designed to provide shelter for a single extended family or lineage group. The inside of the house was divided with earthen walls to create separate bedroom areas for each family unit in the group. However, the center of the house was left open so all inhabitants could gather to share meals and discuss important business.

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Who invented orthodontic braces?

The term "braces" first came into use during the early 1900s. The first 20th-century devices were, however, markedly different from modern-day braces. The materials used were often determined by the patient's budget or the dentist's personal preference. Gold was the best material because of its flexibility, but it was also the most expensive. Some of the alternatives were copper, zinc, wood and ivory.The development of invisible, or clear, braces began in the 1970s, but it wasn't until the 1990s that clear braces became widely accepted by the orthodontic community.As of 2015, mo..

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Why did the Federalists oppose the War of 1812?

James Madison's Democratic-Republicans declared war with England not only to alleviate the shipping problem, but to give the western states and territories the opportunity to seize land from Canada. Even after the declaration of war passed Congress by a narrow margin, the Federalist states continued to oppose it, refusing to allow state militias to participate in the war effort. They accused Madison of corruption and of wanting to form an alliance with Napoleon Bonaparte. The Democratic-Republicans, on the other hand, accused the Federalists of wanting to divide the nation and realign wit..

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How many kids did John Adams have?

John Adams outlived many of his own children, and only John Quincy went on to have a prosperous life. Abigail passed away from breast cancer in 1813, Susanna died after only living one year, and Elizabeth was stillborn. Adams became estranged from his son Charles in 1798, and Charles would die in New York City two years later. His son Thomas Boylston became an alcoholic in his later years and died in 1832.

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What was Jefferson's view on the whiskey excise?

The whiskey excise was concocted by Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton in 1791, when Thomas Jefferson was secretary of state under President George Washington. To Jefferson, the United States should be a nation centered around agriculture with little reliance on large financial institutions, such as banks. He believed no debt should be levied against United States citizens lasting longer than 19 years, so the next generation could start fresh. After Jefferson became president, his newly appointed Secretary of the Treasury Albert Gallatin examined records from Hamilton's tenure a..

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What caused the Agricultural Revolution?

During the European Agricultural Revolution, societies continued to live stationary lifestyles, but farming shifted from just sustaining families and communities to providing economic benefits too. The climate around Europe gradually grew warmer during the later part of the 17th century and early years of the 18th century, which in turn allowed for the introduction of new crops, and more of them. Warmer temperatures also brought longer growing seasons, which in turn allowed for production of more crops. Machines replaced human labor, minimizing costs for farmers and expediting production, and ..

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