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Where did Sir Walter Raleigh explore?
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Sir Walter Raleigh was an explorer, soldier and writer who served under Queen Elizabeth I and King James I of England. His first exploration mission took place in 1587, leading him to the land between North Carolina and modern-day Florida. He named the territory Virginia, to pay homage to the virgin queen he was serving.In 1592, he found himself locked in the Tower of London after marrying one of Queen Elizabeth's maids in waiting, and attempted to regain her favor by exploring Guiana. While there he hoped to discover El Dorado, which explorers at the time believed was a land of gold. His..
When did El Salvador gain its independence?
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These Central American countries then formed a federation of states that was not dissolved until 1838, at which time El Salvador officially became an independent republic. Since that time, El Salvador has experienced many revolutions, wars (both civil and against other Central American nations) and military coups that have threatened its independence.
What was invented in 1897?
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Milton O. Reeves received a patent for a muffler in 1897. This allowed the reduction of noise of internal combustion engines.\nEllsworth B.A. Zwoyer received a patent for the charcoal briquette in 1897. The charcoal briquette presented a portable and safe way for people to transport a fuel suitable for cooking and heating.\nProfessional billiards player William A. Spinks collaborated with chemist William Hoskins to develop cue chalk, and they were granted a patent in 1897. Although not an industrial milestone, cue chalk did change the dynamic of billiards-based games by allowing for less frict..
Who wrote "The Star Spangled Banner"?
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Key's poem was entitled "The Defense of Fort McHenry" and contained what would become the lyrics of "The Star Spangled Banner." The poem was set to the melody of "To Anacreon in Heaven," written by English composer John Stafford Smith. The song gained popularity throughout the 19th century and was designated the national anthem of the United States on March 3, 1931.
What restriction did Spain place on American trade?
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The Spanish went even further and made agreements with the local Indians to keep them from trading with Americans, which made it difficult for Americans to get necessary goods as well as trade manufactured goods. This created an economic crisis when in the same period, the British also restricted trade. The French demanded that America begin repaying her for the debts from the Revolutionary War.Spain seemed determine to make America its enemy and to let the new country know that it did not have an ally in Spain, according to the History Channel. Fort Natchez, which Spain had taken during the w..
What did the Egyptians invent?
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The Ancient Egyptians relied almost entirely on the Nile River for water, transportation and irrigation and silt for agriculture, their primary source of commerce. The Egyptians invented boats made from tightly bundled papyrus reeds and papyrus rope to travel on the river and transport goods. The Ancient Egyptians probably used these boats from about 8,000 B.C. until lumber was required for larger cargo many millennia later.\nBy at least the 4th millennium B.C., the Ancient Egyptians had invented papyrus sheets from the pith of the abundant papyrus plants along the Nile. Many cultures had yet ..
What were some of the changes made to the Church by Henry VIII?
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Henry promoted the destruction of shrines that had been erected to honor saints. In 1533, the Statute in Restraint of Appeals was passed, which made it a high crime to introduce a Vatican-issued formal document, or papal bull, in England. Although Henry rejected the authority of the pope as spiritual leader of the Church, the radical changes promoted by Protestant reformers were not tolerated during Henry's reign.
Why is Pompeii famous?
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The majority of people killed in the eruption were killed by the heat rather than lava or ash suffocation as previously believed. The bursts of heat produced from the vents was enough to instantly kill a person up to 6 miles away even if they were inside of homes or buildings for protection.
How long did the Berlin Airlift last?
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Approximately 2.3 tons of supplies were delivered during the Berlin airlift. Supplies included food, fuel and machinery. The Berlin blockade was a Soviet attempt to compel the United States, United Kingdom and France to abandon their jurisdictions in West Berlin. As a result of the blockade, the United States and Britain started to supply Berlin with supplies by air.
How big was Egypt when Khufu ruled?
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Historians place Khufu’s reign from about 2589 to 2566 B.C. There is little historical data that documents his reign but inscriptions indicate that Khufu led raids into the Sinai Peninsula to the east, Nubia to the south and Libya in the west. Since it is unlikely that inscriptions would exist had these raids been unsuccessful, scholars contend that Khufu expanded his kingdom to these areas during his reign.