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What is the difference between slavery and indentured servitude?

Indentured servants willingly enter an agreement to work for a specific period of time, up to six years or longer if there is a breach of contract, in exchange for something such as land. The contract of an indentured servant can be sold to an interested third party, but the servant is not considered property of the contract holder. Once the indentured servant is released from his contract at the end of the term, he becomes a recognized part of the community and can own property or vote. A slave is considered to be the property of his owner. Slaves are not allowed to own property, earn money f..

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Why did men wear powdered wigs?

The powder in a noble's wig was not purely aesthetic but served a practical purpose as well. The first wigs were made from the hair of horses and goats and were never properly cleaned due to the limited technologies of the day. As natural products, they also tended to attract lice. In an effort to ward off the bugs as well as mitigate the stench, the wearer of the wig would apply a special powder before wearing it, and men also frequently shaved their heads beneath the wigs to help discourage lice from taking up residence. Recipes for the wig powder varied, but the most popular preparatio..

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What was the WWII Double V campaign?

In 1941, the year the United States entered World War II, the "Philadelphia Courier" published a letter from James Thompson, a young, black cafeteria worker, who questioned whether he could defend a nation that treated him as a second-class citizen. Thompson called for a "double V" approach to fighting for victory over the fascism of "enemies from without" and over the continued prejudice of "enemies from within," focusing attention on the injustices of Jim Crow-style racial segregation in the armed forces and in the states. This public criticism led to the banning of black newspapers from mil..

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Who were the Midnight Judges?

In total, President Adams made 58 Federalist judicial appointments. The goal of the appointments was to ensure that the Federalists would still have people in power, even after President Adams left office. President Adams was being replaced by Thomas Jefferson, who belonged to the opposing Democratic Republicans.After being sworn into office, President Jefferson refused to appoint the Midnight Judges. Instead he instructed his Secretary of State, James Madison not to deliver the commission of appointments. Jefferson also set out to rescind the Judiciary Act that had made the appointments possi..

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Why did France give the Statue of Liberty to the Unites States?

Sculptor Frederic Auguste Bartholdi was commissioned by France to create the statue. He intended it to be completed in time for the 1876 U.S. centennial celebration, but only the torch and the forearm were ready for display at the Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition. The statue was finally completed in 1884 and was shipped to the U.S. in late 1885. The base and pedestal were finished the following spring, and the completed monument was dedicated on October 28, 1886. It officially became a U.S. National Monument in 1924.

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What is Harry Truman's hometown?

After Truman's passing in Kansas City at the age of 88, his wife Bess lived in Independence until her death in 1982. Afterwards, the federal government designated the Truman home and surrounding grounds the Harry S. Truman National Historic Site. Today, the area is preserved by the National Park Service, which offers guided tours to guests seeking insight into the president's personal and family life.

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What are some of Robert Hooke's scientific discoveries?

Hooke is also notable for his discovery of diffraction and his use of the wave theory of light to explain the phenomenon. Hooke was among the first to advocate for a theory of evolution and the first to use the word "cell" to describe the microscopic cavities that exist in cork. Hooke taught at Gresham College as a professor of geometry.

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How did the Treaty of Versailles punish Germany?

Under the treaty, Germany had to give up land to France, Belgium, Czechoslavakia, Denmark and Poland, including West Prussia, Alsace-Lorraine, Northern Schleswig, Eupen and Malmedy. Germany's overseas colonies, furthermore, were surrendered to the control of the League of Nations.The "War Guilt Clause," or Article 231, placed blame for the war on Germany. Thus, Germany had to take responsibility for reparation payments, especially to France and Belgium. The German Army was limited to 100,000 men, submarines and the Air Force were banned and the German Navy could not consist of vessels wei..

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What Roman inventions are still used today?

Historians consider many Roman inventions important. Among the many notable Roman creations, roads stand out. Romans pioneered construction of paved roads, eventually building highways long enough to reach other countries in Europe, including Great Britain. By the year 200 A.D., Roman roads reached Egypt, too, and ran throughout the capital city itself. Standard roads spanned 8 feet in width and enabled the passage of pedestrians and vehicles. Romans also focused on centralized infrastructure, including building commercial establishments and government buildings. To create solid structures, Ro..

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What are some interesting facts about the Mohican Indian tribe?

The Mohican tribe developed two types of housing structures: one smaller called a wigwam and a large rectangular home known as a longhouse. The wigwams were constructed using bent saplings that were covered in animal hides or bark, and were round. Longhouses, on the other hand, were rectangular in shape and much larger. Some longhouses were as long as 100 feet in length. These large homes housed several families in one structure, each having their own section.\nAs the tribe settled in what is now the Eastern United States, they made use of their woodland home to survive. Mohican Indians hunted..

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