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What were the major accomplishments of James Madison?

Madison represented Virginia during the Constitutional Convention in 1787, and his proposal of the so-called Virginia Plan became a central part of the present American Constitution, leading to his nickname, "Father of the Constitution. He also wrote the Federalist Papers with John Jay and Alexander Hamilton to persuade the states to ratify the Constitution. In 1789, he then proposed a series of amendments to the Constitution granting rights ranging from freedom of speech to protection against unreasonable searches, leading to what is now called the Bill of Rights.In 1791, Madison helped found..

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What are some Spanish galleons of the 16th century?

The Nuestra Señora de la Concepción sailed the Peru and Panama trading route. Sir Francis Drake captured this galleon in 1579. Ferdinand Magellan sailed the Trinidad during his expedition to the East Indies, which was the first voyage of circumnavigation of the Earth. One of the heaviest ships in the Spanish Armada, the San Salvador was captured by the Royal Navy in 1588 and later lost in the English Channel.

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Do Native American Indian dictionaries exist?

Native Languages of the Americas features links to purchase dictionaries for languages of numerous Native American tribes, including the Apache, Blackfoot, Cree, Creek, Delaware, Lakota, Maliseet, Mohawk, Ojibwe, Nahuatl, Salish and Tsimshian. Other linguistic resources available on the site are learning materials, grammar guides and folklore books.Sage and Sweetgrass provides audio dictionaries for the languages of the Creek, Guale, Koasati, Lakota, Navajo, Oneida, Seminole and Taino tribes. Each dictionary is searchable based on English words beginning with or containing a certain letter.The..

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Why were the pyramids built?

Though earlier kings built rectangular tombs called mastabas that were precursors to the pyramids, the first real pyramid was built around 2630 B.C. for a pharaoh named Djoser. Located at Saqqara, it was known as the step pyramid, as it consisted of mastabas of decreasing size stacked on top of each other.\nThe most famous pyramids are the pyramids of Giza, the largest of which is known as the Great Pyramid. It was built for the pharaoh Khufu, or Cheops, and was originally over 480 feet high, which makes it the largest pyramid in the world. Smaller pyramids nearby were built for Khufu's s..

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For which king did John Cabot claim lands?

Intent on traveling to Asia in 1497, Cabot and his crew set sail on a west and north course, believing that the route to Asia would be shorter from northern Europe. On June 24, 1497, Cabot and his crew landed and made a British claim to land in Canada, mistaking it for Asia. The exact location of the landing is unknown, and while some historians believe that Cabot landed at Cape Breton Island or mainland Nova Scotia, others believe he may have landed at Newfoundland, Labrador or even Maine.

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What was used as entertainment in the 1900s?

The movie industry was just becoming popular in the 1900s, but still served as an option for entertainment. Popular movies during this time include "Why Mrs. Jones Got a Divorce," released in 1900, and "A Trip to the Moon," released in 1903.Books served as a popular choice of entertainment for adults and children. Popular titles include "The Octopus" by Frank Norris and "The Iron Heel" by Jack London. People also enjoyed going to the theater in person during this time. Vaudeville shows were also favorites.

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What are some interesting facts about the pharaoh Khufu?

Khufu was known as Cheops by the Greeks; his full name was Khnum-Khufu, which translates to phrase "the god Khnum protects me." Egyptians worshiped Khufu as a living god during his reign; he ruled as both the religious and political leader of the empire. He was known as a cruel, absolute leader, unlike his father and grandfather before him.\nKhufu began his reign in 2589 B.C.; it lasted for approximately 23 years until his death in 2566 B.C. He inherited the throne from his father Seneferu and had two wives, Queen Meritites and Queen Henutsen.\nKhufu had nine sons and 15 daughters. According t..

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Who is Ella Baker?

Baker was interested in inspiring people to take collective group action to overrule hatred, bigotry and violence targeted at black Americans. Raised in North Carolina, Ella Baker grew up listening to her grandmother's slave stories and this would inspire her to stay resilient in the face of adversity. She also valued economic justice and believed that people of all races must have work to do and be paid well enough to live comfortably. She is quoted as saying, "People cannot be free until there is enough work in this land to give everybody a job" notes the Ella Baker Center for Human Rig..

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What are some interesting facts about Benito Mussolini?

Other interesting information includes the fact that Mussolini was originally antichurch until he became prochurch in 1929. As a youth, Mussolini rallied against the Catholic Church while saying only idiots believed Bible stories. After he took office, he worked hard to repair his relationship with the church by outlawing freemasonry, exempting the clergy from taxation and banning homosexual acts among men.

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How did Andrew Carnegie impact America?

Andrew Carnegie's role in the steel business had both positive and negative effects on American society. While Carnegie Steel did make possible the construction of railroads and other machines to make transportation of goods, services and people easier than ever, the conditions in his factories also led to some of the most notable strikes in history. In 1892, workers struck against wage decreases and unsafe work conditions, which included the use of simple wool long underwear as protective gear. Many deaths and serious injuries occurred as a result of unsafe factory conditions.\nAs a phil..

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