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Who can impeach the President?

The House Judiciary Committee usually investigates and votes on impeachment charges before submitting them to the U.S. House for a full vote. Impeachment requires a majority vote to pass. Impeachment in the U.S. House of Representatives serves as part of the check and balances in government. As of 2014, the U.S. House has impeached only two presidents, President Andrew Johnson and President Bill Clinton. The practice is more common with federal judges.

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Why was the Great Wall of China built?

The Great Wall is an assembly of walls and fortifications built over the course of hundreds of years. Most of the Great Wall still in existence was constructed during the Ming Dynasty in the 14th century. While the Chinese were locked in an ongoing conflict with Mongolian tribes, they turned their attention to wall building on the country's northern border. The wall was a key component in a largely defensive stance adopted after a period of expansion. While early sections of the wall were constructed of rammed earth, Ming construction incorporated the use of bricks and stone. During this ..

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What did World War 2 military uniforms look like?

A World War II military parachute jumper uniform was a two-piece suit designed to be worn over regular-fitting clothes. These uniforms were a light tan color with cargo-pocket trousers and a high-belted waist. The jungle combat uniform was a one-piece camouflage suit outfitted with a mosquito-net helmet cover, protective gloves and canvas boots.

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What are rushes on castle floors?

Sweet flag is a tall, smooth, fragrant plant that grows well in wetlands and boggy areas. In medieval times, bundles of these plants were gathered up and spread across some castle floors and the dirt floors of many medieval churches and cathedrals. Fragrant, often medicinal herbs were sprinkled among the rushes partly to sweeten aging rushes and partly to discourage bugs and molds. Fresh rushes were sometimes spread on top of the old rushes, and at other times, the entire floor was swept clean of old rushes and debris and scrubbed first. This practice served to disguise dirt and debris while i..

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What are some Homo habilis facts?

The Homo habilis was thought to be the link that was missing between upright humans and animals that walked hunched over, although it has never been proven. They were mostly small creatures that worked in groups and lived together in colonies. They were able to produce things, such as primitive tools.\n\nA common nickname for the Homo habilis is "handy man" because it was able to produce a large amount of tools. Most fossils that have been found have been surrounded by tools such as rudimentary hammers, saws and other stone utensils.\n\nThe major difference between the Homo habilis and other s..

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Why did Christopher Columbus become an explorer?

Columbus, through determination and work, gained experience and confidence in sailing. Eventually, he left Italy to pursue a professional sailing career in Lisbon, Portugal. Columbus worked in the port cities of Portugal, dreaming and planning of setting sail to discover new sea routes. Columbus made rounds to the royal families and governments of Europe seeking financial support for an overseas journey. Columbus accrued money and experience while soliciting help from European governments. Eventually, King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain funded Columbus's inaugural voyage to the Far..

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What was the purpose of the Palmer Raids in the 1920's?

The raids were organized by the Department of Justice with Mitchell Palmer as the Attorney General. The police raided major cities and arrested people they believed were anarchists. The entire operation was termed as unnecessary since it was marked by poor communication, ineffective planning and poor intelligence. Ideally, it was a portrayal of overzealous security efforts by Palmer and Edgar Hoover, lawyer of the Department of Justice. Eventually, most of the people arrested were released.

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When was France founded?

The first kings of what would become France hailed from the Merovingian blood line. This line of kings began in 481 with King Clovis, who made Paris the seat of government. He converted to Christianity in 500, and the rest of his subject followed, which allowed for his people and the Romans who stayed in the country to merge their cultures. He also kept many of the Roman customs.

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What types of food did the Caddo Indians eat?

The Caddo Indians cleared large fields in the woods where they planted their crops. They used fires to clear away the grass and other weeds. They did this during the fall or winter every year to prevent regrowth of the grass. They prepared the fields using spades and hoes, which they made from bones and wood. After the harvest, they kept the best corn to use as seeds in the next planting season. They dried their produce and kept it in raised granaries to protect it from rodents.Men formed hunting parties and would go as far as the Southern Plains to hunt. The Caddo Indians' favorite prey ..

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When did the triangular trade start?

Trading began when Portuguese interests were elevated from the mineral deposits found in Africa to a more readily available commodity: slaves. Trading of slaves further increased after the discovery of the New World. The cotton, tobacco and sugar plantations in the Americas had urgent needs for a large workforce. Slave ships that were used for transportation and trading purposes were known as slavers.

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