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How many people died in the Battle of Iwo Jima?

Americans also incurred an additional 19,200 casualties. American losses were approximately 26,000 dead or wounded for the battle. There were initially 20,000 Japanese defenders on the island. Of the initial 20,000 soldiers, there were only 1,083 survivors. The Medal of Honor was awarded posthumously to 27 American sailors and Marines for the Battle of Iwo Jima, more than any other single engagement in American military history.

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Why is Charles Babbage famous?

Despite the fact that many of his inventions went unfinished (usually due to lack of funding or personality issues), Babbage's concepts and creations laid the foundation for the invention of the modern computer.\nThe most pioneering of Babbage's machines was the Analytical Engine. The purpose of this device was to perform any arithmetical operation. It utilized instructions from punch cards, branching and looping, sequential control and a memory unit in which it stored numbers. Babbage built many models of the Analytical Engine, but unfortunately he never completed the machine to his..

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Who was Peter the Great, and what did he do?

In 1682, Peter and his brother Ivan IV became rulers of Russia, and when Ivan died in 1696, Peter became the sole sovereign. Early on, Peter realized that Russia had missed out on the technological advancements that swept through Europe, so he appointed scientists to educate the Russian people. He established the country's first modern ruling body, abolishing an older and much less efficient method of administrating Russia.\nPeter built up Russia's naval power, making it a force to be reckoned with on the seas, and he oversaw several military campaigns that gained Russian territory i..

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When was the Colosseum built in Rome?

Upon opening the Colosseum, Titus ordered 100 days of games that included wild animal fighting and gladiator combats. The Colosseum remained in active use for four centuries. Later, it was neglected and used as a source of building materials. Two-thirds of the original Colosseum have been destroyed due to vandalism and natural disasters; however, the Colosseum still remains a popular tourist destination as of 2014.

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When did government start?

The Articles of Confederation had many defects, including the inability of Congress to levy taxes. As a result, a convention was held in Philadelphia, and a new U.S. Constitution was drafted. This new document created a stronger federal government with a more detailed system of checks and balances. It was signed on Sept. 17, 1787.

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What was Cesar Chavez's contribution to history?

Chavez was born in 1927 in Yuma, Arizona to immigrants from Mexico. Early in his life, his family moved to California where they traveled from farm to farm, working in the farm fields there. After a brief stint in the Navy, Chavez became interested in community service and helping others, hoping to improve on the horrible working conditions and racism he had experienced as a worker. In 1962, he created an organization to advocate for farm workers, the National Farm Workers Association, which later merged with the Agricultural Workers Organizing Committee to become the United Farm Workers.\nFor..

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What new forms of entertainment dominated American society during the 1920s?

The creation of radio stations allowed music, news programs and weekly serials into the homes of the American family. It allowed for regional differences to be broken down, and for the American people to find common ground in a wide variety of subjects. Films had become less costly and more accessible to the general public, regularly attracting vast quantities of patrons. Spectator sports, such as baseball and football, became a platform for creating role models and as a family-friendly form of entertainment.

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Are there any discrepancies about the facts of World War I?

The claim that World War I killed more people than any other in history is false, as the Taiping Rebellion, which broke out in the 1860s, killed between 20 and 30 million. World War I killed 17 million civilians and soldiers.\nAnother "fact" associated with World War I is that soldiers had to live in the trenches for years, fighting constantly with the enemy. The truth is that the trenches were an awful place to live, with constant exposure to the enemy, dampness and cold. The British Army rotated soldiers in and out of the trenches so that they spent about 10 days a month within the trench sy..

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How many Pilgrims survived the first winter from 1620 to 1621?

Initially, the Pilgrims aboard the Mayflower thanked god for delivering them from misery and suffering. However, in the first winter in the New World in 1620-1621, the Mayflower colonists faced hostile conditions, which resulted in the death of a substantial number of Pilgrims. The winter weather reasons for their death included diseases like pnemounia, lack of shelter from snowstorms, and lousy conditions in general. Forty-five Pilgrims perished that winter.

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What is Indira Gandhi famous for?

Indira Gandhi is the daughter and only child of the first Prime Minister of India, Jawaharlal Nehru. After her father’s death, Indira was elected president of the Indian National Congress in 1960. She was known for being politically ruthless and authoritarian.\nGandhi’s political career was filled with a lot of ups and downs. During her time as Prime Minister, the Indian government was fraught with corruption at all levels. In 1977, the Indian high courts charged and convicted Gandhi with a minor infraction during the country’s election process. She was asked to resign her position, but ..

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