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Why was Rosa Parks' action to sit at the front of the bus so important?

On December 1, 1955, Rosa Parks refused to surrender her seat in front of the bus to comply with the Montgomery City Code that required segregation for all public transportation. She was arrested at the scene, and on December 5, the African-American residents organized a boycott of Montgomery's city buses that lasted for 381 days.

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How many Pilgrims were aboard the Mayflower?

The English Pilgrims' journey began in 1608, when they were forced to go to Holland because their religious beliefs conflicted with those of the Church of England. By 1620, the Pilgrims decided to return to England, intending to secure passage to America.\nFrom the start, the journey encountered problems. The group left Southampton aboard two ships, the Mayflower and the Speedwell, but were forced back when the Speedwell began leaking. A second effort went awry when the Speedwell again leaked, and the unfortunate Pilgrims again returned to port. Finally, the Mayflower began its long journ..

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Who invented the Apple computer?

Although Apple is one of the most famous names in computers, it wasn't always that way. In fact, Wozniak and Jobs only sold around 200 of the original Apple I model during their first year in business. The two of them had to assemble each one by hand.\nThe next year, the two founders released the improved Apple II, which went on to revolutionize the computer market and paved the way for Apple to grow into one of the largest and most successful computer companies in the world.\nBoth Wozniak and Jobs were computer hobbyists who suddenly released that the rise in personal computers meant tha..

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What countries were involved in World War I?

Many of the countries involved in the first World War had problems with each other before its start, but the war officially began when Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia after a Serb national assassinated the country's leader. Germany declared war on Russia and France a short time later, and this pattern continued as more countries entered the fray. The United States took a neutral stance at the beginning, but after Germany sank several passenger ships that killed many Americans, it also entered the war.\nOther major forces that eventually become involved in the first World War includ..

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What were the causes of the Zanzibar Revolution?

The 1963 election discrepancy followed a similar issue in 1961, where the Afro-Shirazi party also received considerably fewer seats than its electoral performance warranted. In addition to the electoral irregularities, the government dismissed all African members of the police force in Zanzibar in late 1963. This simultaneously weakened the police force while creating a body of disaffected young men with paramilitary training and a grudge against the Arab monarch.\nThe revolution began on Jan. 12, 1964, when around 800 armed men attacked police stations and security buildings, quickly overwhel..

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Why was Pastor Mike Freeman arrested?

Although information about his possible arrest is not known, there is some public information available about the pastor. Freeman is a fourth-generation pastor who focuses his ministry on the whole person, including the soul, body and spirit. His teachings emphasize faith, family, fellowship and finance. Freeman is married to DeeDee and has three children, as of 2015: Brittney, Joshua and Brelyn.

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What are the cultural achievements of ancient Ghana?

Ancient Ghana was also famous for its ironworking abilities. They produced iron weapons, such as spears, that were superior in quality to those made by many other kingdoms. They also used iron to create plows and other agricultural implements, which allowed them to increase their yield and contributed to their wealth.\nThe rulers of Ghana typically followed traditional religion, but they welcomed Muslims in the kingdom and incorporated many techniques pioneered by Islamic scholars. This included using a system of prime ministers, mayors and other administrators to govern efficiently. They also..

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What are some facts about ancient Mesopotamia?

The location of the region of Mesopotamia between these two rivers made it possible for its inhabitants to develop relatively sophisticated irrigation techniques. New irrigation techniques gave rise to experimentation in various agricultural practices, which allowed ancient Mesopotamians to transition away from nomadic life in favor of a more stationary one. Large cities began to grown in the Mesopotamian region as more and more people settled there.\nSome of the large cities that sprung up within Mesopotamia were Babylon, Nippur and Baghdad. These cities became large commerce centers that inf..

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How did President Coolidge restore public confidence?

President Harding's tenure in the White House had been rocked with all kinds of scandal, such as the Teapot Dome oil lease scandal and questionable practices in both the Veterans Administration and the Department of Justice. Once he took office, President Coolidge appointed a special counsel for investigation of the Teapot Dome scandal and he fired U.S. Attorney General Harry Daugherty.\nAs Vice President, Coolidge had little say or power in government policy, although he was the first of his office to insist he routinely sit in on Cabinet meetings. He was not a Washington insider and did..

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What type of Air Force fighter jets were used in World War II?

In test flights, the prototype Shooting Star was capable of reaching air speeds of more than 500 miles per hour. In January of 1946, Colonel William H. Councill flew a P-80 nonstop across the United States at an average speed of 584 miles per hour, successfully completing the first transcontinental jet flight.

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