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What caused the 18th Amendment?

Later in 1919, the Volstead Act, or National Prohibition Act, was passed; it gave the government the power to enforce the 18th Amendment. The Volstead Act defined an intoxicating beverage as one that contained more than 0.5 percent alcohol and listed the penalties and exceptions for the manufacture, transportation and sale of alcoholic beverages. Though it was enacted to reduce drunkenness and crime, the 18th Amendment actually increased crime rates, according to the Constitution Center. Prior to the 18th Amendment, it was common for Americans to consume alcohol daily and in large quantities, ..

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What clothing did early man wear?

It is commonly thought that prehistoric man wore crude clothing made from animal hides. While this may be true, there is evidence to show that some clothing was made from crude textiles such as woven plant fibers. In fossils found dating back to the Ice Age, for example, evidence of caps, belts, skirts, and breast bands were found. All of these were made from plant fibers twined or woven together. The evidence of these textiles lends to the argument that women and the elderly took time to create specialized garments while the men were out hunting.Most cavemen are depicted without shoes, but ev..

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What were ancient Greek coins called?

As the use of these silver coins spread throughout the Peloponnesian region, each city-state customized the mark on their coins. Athens, for example, struck an owl on its coins; Athena was the patron goddess of the city, and her symbol was the owl. Coins from the island city-state of Rhodes depicted a rose, known as a "rhoden" in ancient Greek.

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What are some attacks against the United States?

The attack on Hawaii's Pearl Harbor by the Japanese on Dec. 7, 1941, was a turning point that led the hitherto neutral United States to declare war on Japan and enter into World War II. Several Japanese fighter squadrons ambushed the base, killing or injuring several thousands of soldiers and sailors and destroying many planes and naval vessels. After the United States declared war, Japan, Germany and Italy declared war on the United States.\nThe Battle of the Alamo took place in Texas in 1836, where the army of Santa Anna attacked the Alamo fort. The fort defendants eventually perished a..

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What is Africa known for?

Visitors clamber to countries in Africa each year to go on safari on the African Savannah or to appreciate the wildlife in the rain forests. Africa is also home to the second highest mountainous peak in the world, Mount Kilimanjaro. Mount Kilimanjaro alone has several different geographical experiences, such as rain forests, ice and the volcanic formation that makes up the mountain itself. Visitors from around the world travel to the Sahara Desert each year to experience one of the hottest places on earth. Around the continent, animals run freely both in the wild and on large sanctuaries and g..

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When did United States troops first enter Afghanistan?

Unofficially, U.S. troops had already been in Afghanistan for decades. CIA and American paramilitary forces arrived in Afghanistan prior to the Soviet Union's invasion of the country in December 1979. American military personnel helped train and arm anti-Communist forces and continued to conduct operations in Afghanistan throughout the 1980s.\nFollowing the withdrawal of Soviet troops in 1989, American military personnel worked with local fighters to restore order and bring pro-Western leaders to power. During the years of civil war in the 1990s, American operatives worked with various fa..

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What is the history of the Philadelphia Mummers?

Following the parade, mummers performed dance routines inside the Pennsylvania Convention Center. Among the different styles of mummers in the parade and competition were Comics, Fancy Brigades, Wench Brigades and String Bands, who played music; however, they did not allow the use of brass instruments. Comics used slapstick during their performances and involved child performers. The Wench Brigades costumes included parasols, a dress, scarf, bloomers and a hat. The Fancy Brigade used more ornate costume pieces including extra long capes.\nEuropean immigrants from Scandinavia and Britain brough..

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What happened in the United States 1860 presidential election?

Abraham Lincoln faced off against democratic senator Stephen Douglas in many debates that focused on the issue of slavery during the 1860 senatorial campaign. Even though he lost the Senate race, Lincoln did benefit enormously the national attention both he and the republican party received. The American Civil War began only one month after Lincoln was sworn into office, which was due to the fact that the Southern confederate states were against Lincoln being in office, and because they opposed the idea of slavery being abolished.

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Who invented aspirin?

Willow bark and the meadowsweet flower were used historically to treat headaches, pain and fevers. By the 19th century, the active ingredient in these plants had been isolated and named salicin.\nIn 1897, Bayer began to produce a remedy containing acetylsalicylic acid, a derivative of salicin. By the 1930s, Bayer's patents had run out, and aspirin became a generic drug.

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What did the Republic of Texas flag look like?

Adopted by the Congress of the Republic of Texas in 1839, it served as the national flag for the republic until Texas gained statehood in 1845. This “lone-star” flag replaced one known as the Burnett flag, which Texas had adopted after it gained independence from Mexico in 1836, and it featured a gold or white star against a solid blue background. The Burnett flag continued to serve as a battle flag until 1879.

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