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Where did Pericles make his greatest achievements?

Pericles is also considered to be responsible in helping Athens to become a democratic state, and he began the Athenian Empire. He did much to help Athens, and the time period that he was general came to be known as the "Age of Pericles." In addition to seeing the construction of some of the city's greatest buildings, he also promoted arts and literature, helping Athens to become the educational and cultural center of Ancient Greece.

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What was the significance of the Whiskey Rebellion?

The Whiskey Rebellion started in 1791 when Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton forced farmers who used whiskey as a means of exchange to begin paying an additional tax. Using whiskey as a form of unofficial currency played an integral role in securing the livelihoods of many farmers, because whiskey was easier to move and sell than grain in its natural state.\nThe reason for this new tax was to increase the government's power and fund the taking over of war debt from states who had not paid. Many of the farmers affected by this tax were also war veterans, and they were adamant ab..

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When was the first official general election debate?

During this initial series televised debates, the younger and more charismatic John F. Kennedy appeared healthier and more vibrant than the older Nixon, who had recently been released from the hospital and appeared slightly disheveled. As a result, television viewers favored Kennedy as the winner of the debate, while on the other hand radio listeners said that Nixon's performance was better. Kennedy went on to win the election, and Nixon refused to take part in televised debates during his subsequent presidential campaigns.

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What did gangsters wear in the 1920s?

Suit jackets were single- or double-breasted, featured pinstripes, had narrow lapels and were fitted to the body. Jackets were buttoned high, and fabric was commonly black and grey chalk stripe wool. Some gangsters wore brown stripes or tweed for casual day meetings. These were worn over basic button-down dress shirts, often with double cuffs to show off expensive cuff links.\nFedoras were typically either black or white with a contrasting band wrapped around the base. Gangsters wore fedoras to distinguish themselves from other men, who more often wore felt Panama hats.\nLike contemporary gang..

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When was the curling iron invented?

Grateau's curling tongs operated like a pair of scissors. The user opened the handle, inserted the hair and closed the tongs to create a crimp. A long piece of hair could be wrapped around the tongs to create a curl. This system required the user to keep the handle closed while the hair was curling. Modern-day curling irons employ a spring-loaded handle that holds the hair against the iron.

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What was the name of Captain Cook's ship?

Originally, the H.M.S. Endeavor was a merchant ship named Earl of Pembroke. In 1768, the Royal Society persuaded King George III to study the path of Venus over the sun. Admiralty later decided to include a covert mission to discover the southern continent. James Cook was chosen to lead these missions, and he purchased and refit the ship, changing its name to H.M.S. Endeavor. The ship had a long service time but was eventually scuttled along with other ships in a blockade of Narragansett Bay in 1778.

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Why was the Vietnam War fought?

The Vietnam War was seen as an outlet for Cold War efforts. North Vietnam was backed by Russia and China, who supplied weapons, while the South Vietnam force was backed by France and the United States. The war is now known for the heavy civilian and military losses that occurred and for the success of the North defending against the South. The South had a larger force that was aided by Americans, but the Northern guerrilla tactics were effective.

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What major events happened in 1975?

In scientific circles, John W. Cornforth and Vladimir Prelog won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for their study on the molecular structures of cholesterol and antibiotics. The once popular home videotape systems, Betamax and VHS, were also invented in 1975.

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What is Ragnarok?

This is not to say that Ragnarök is not supposed to be an event to be feared in the same way that other religious faiths are concerned about the possibility of their world-ending narratives. Ragnarök is described as being a period of hellish conditions on Earth, with widespread violence and natural disasters wiping out much of humanity. The gods and goddesses of the Aesir will also have to contend with violence and death, which is part of what makes the Ragnarök narrative so fearsome.

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When was the Scientific Revolution?

The scientific method, revelations about gravity and discoveries in astronomy were all prominent during this time period. The new developments in mathematics, astronomy, physics, biology and chemistry contributed to the changes happening in society during the Scientific Revolution. The knowledge about the inner workings of the human body, including the muscular system, was a great achievement during this period.

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