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How many Jews were sent to Auschwitz?

In all, as many as 1,500,000 prisoners may have died in the death camp, including Jews, ethnic Russians and Poles, Gypsies and others the Germans classified as undesirables. Unfortunately, records were poorly kept as the executions increased in frequency, especially towards the end of the war. As a result, the true scale of the atrocity is difficult to determine. When the Russians liberated the camp in 1945, only around 60,000 survivors remained.

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Why do pirates have parrots as pets?

In "Treasure Island," Long John Silver was the name of a one-legged, morally ambiguous pirate who often had a parrot perched on his shoulder. Many other famous pirate images were taken from the book, including black schooners, using an X to mark the spot on a treasure map and exotic tropical islands. These are considered largely fictional inventions that originated from Stevenson's story.\nRobert Louis Stevenson wrote the book "Treasure Island" with input from both his father and his stepson, Lloyd. Lloyd insisted that his stepfather not include any women in the book, and Stevenson's..

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Who was the third U.S. president?

Thomas Jefferson is the author of the Declaration of Independence. He is also responsible for the Louisiana Purchase, which allowed the United States to acquire all the French owned land in the continent. This act doubled the geographical size of the United States.\nThomas Jefferson is responsible for developing the decimal system, after his presidency. The American currency system is based on this development.

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What did the medieval craftsmen make?

In many cases, knowledge of specific crafts were either passed down from parents to children or from masters to apprentices. For example, a young man learning to be a locksmith could spend time learning about the various tools and techniques of the craft by studying under an accomplished locksmith. During this time, the apprentice was often paid with food and lodging, rather than money. However, after this training phase was complete, the apprentice could obtain the status of journeyman and seek approval by the crafts guild to become a master craftsman. In many cases, guilds offered protection..

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What checks and balances existed in the Roman Republic's government?

The magistrates were the official ruling group, but in many ways, the Senate held even more power. The power of the Senate came from its control over the country's public finances, power over foreign affairs and even approved legislation that would be sent to the assemblies to be finalized. The government was also particular at first about who could be citizens of Rome, but as time went on, more and more people were allowed to be citizens. This was a benefit when Rome conquered other countries. The newly conquered people were less likely to rebel if they were brought into Roman citizenshi..

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Who won the Seven Years' War?

The Seven Years' War consisted of a prolonged struggle between Britain and Prussia on one side, and France, Austria, Russia, Spain and Sweden on the other. Conflict extended from Europe into the European colonies of North America, West Africa and India. In North America, the Iroquois Confederacy allied itself with the British and may be counted among the allied victors. The war finally ended in 1763 with the signing of the Treaty of Paris and the Peace of Hubertusburg.

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What food did Sumerians eat?

Sumerians mostly lived on barley products and vegetables. These items were often made into soups or enriched bread. Sumerians also enjoyed fruits such as apples, figs, dates and grapes. Sumerians often dried their fruits or preserved them in honey. Honey was a favorite treat and Sumerians added honey to almost all types of food. Goats were prized both for their meat and their milk.\nThe food culture in ancient Sumer shares several characteristics with modern food culture. Sumerian cities had food stalls, a type of fast food establishment where pedestrians could order any type of food and be on..

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What happened on June 7, 1776?

The Lee Resolution stated: "That these United Colonies are, and of right out to be, free and independent States, that they are absolved from all allegiance to the British Crown, and that all political connection between them and the State of Great Britain is, and ought to be, totally dissolved; that measures should be immediately taken for procuring the assistance of foreign powers, and a Confederation be formed to bind the colonies more closely together."\nDebate following the resolution revealed that six colonies were not yet willing to break their ties with England and, as a result, Congres..

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For what is Adolf Hitler known?

Before becoming chancellor of Germany, Hitler became a leader in the National Socialist German Workers Party. Hitler's association with the Party, which was also called the Nazi Party, is widely known even today and is what catapulted him into a position of power. Even though Hitler is remembered by many today for atrocities against the Jewish people, he was known to be a charismatic leader, drawing many people into his beliefs. It was partly that leadership that caused the Nazi Party to become increasingly anti-Semitic. \nBefore the start of World War II, Hitler was actually named by Tim..

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Who colonized Indonesia?

Indonesia is situated in southeastern Asia, comprising an archipelago of more than 13,000 islands. Indonesia lies between the Indian and Pacific Oceans and has a total area of about 735,000 square miles, making it the 15th largest country in the world. Indonesia is bordered by Timor-Leste, Malaysia and Papua New Guinea. Indonesia has a tropical climate. The population of Indonesia is approximately 253.6 million people, as of 2014, making it the fifth most populated country in the world.

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