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How did slavery begin?
Slavery, a form of forced labor, has existed since before written records, even playing a large role in Biblical times, and was...
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Who were the first documented maritime people?
I'm not sure if this qualifies as the 'first', but certainly an extremely old maritime power was ancient Greece. The early Greeks...
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Who invented the typewriter and its keyboard?
There were many different attempts to produce a mechanical writing machine, but the first one to be commercially successful was...
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What did Russia do during World War 2?
The Soviet Union was attacked by Germany, without warning or provocation, in 1941. In the next four years at least 20,000,000...
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Who is King Wenceslas?
Wenceslas was the Duke of Bohemia, and an honest and generous man. Wenceslas was born around 907 in the castle of Stochov near...
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How is the Constitution designed to limit government power in order to protect individual rights?
Constitution has something called Bill of Rights which are your rights. Also, Supreme Court (Judicial branch) is there to...
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Where can you find information on the history of PS 127 in Brooklyn on 7th Avenue and 79th Street?
The school is now called the PS 127 McKinley Park School. P.S. 127 McKinley Park School Grades: PK-5 Type:...
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When was Jon Bradford Eagle born?
In 1798 in Germany.
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Who said the quote like 'I have found the enemy and it is us'?
The original statement was "we have found the eneny and he is us". It came from a newspaper cartoon written by Walt Kelly. and...
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Was John H Sciples captured at the Battle of Carrick's Ford and which side was he on?
That name dosen't sound right, are you sure you spelled it correctly.
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Did one Doctor Crapper invent the toilet?
No, credit for inventing the toilet goes to Sir John Harington, but there was famous company of bathroom and lavatory makers in...
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Who were the Phoenicians?
The Phoenicians were a very early civilization -- from about 1200 BC to 800 BC -- on the Mediterranean coast near what is now...
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What was John Cabot most known for?
John Cas;kldah;lkghalskgf;lasjfabot is known for claiming Newfoundlabaaaaaaaangnd for England. He is also well-known for showing...
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Why did Europeans come to the New World?
1. As economic migrants. 2. To flee religious persecution (or discrimination). 3. As political refugees. 4. Some people who...
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What would a map look like now if the South had won the Civil War?
Well for one obama would not be president Well, it is hard to say what a map would look like today if the south had won the...
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What famous landmarks does California have?
A short list of famous landmarks include the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island, , Coit Tower, and Chinatown.
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How would you find out if a home or property is historical?
Go to your City Hall in your area and research at City Planning and they will put you in the right direction. You should beable...
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What is SWOT analysis and how it works?
SWOT stands for Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats, where Strengths and Weaknesses relate to a company's internal...
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Who invented the typewriter?
Christopher Latham Sholes(1819-1890)Sholes was a U.S. mechanical engineer who invented the first practical modern typewriter,...
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What country did Henry Hudson sail for?
Henry Hudson sailed for English and Dutch merchants. In 1607 and 1608 he attempted to find a way to the South Pacific by sailing...
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What religion did Hitler say he was if any?
Quotes from Hitler himself are hardly trustworthy on anything at all, as he is known to have been a notorious liar. The known...
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Who was Fidel Castro?
Fidel Castro is an alien that came from mars he has an antenna on his head under his hat!! if you think I'm lying go and take it...
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What is cultural diffusion?
The process of knowledge, skills, and technology being spread from one society to another, from one place to another place in a...
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Who invented the first comb?
don't know but they were used in ancient Egypt.
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What were Thomas Jefferson's accomplishments?
He wrote the first draft of the Declaration of Independence, he was the first secretary of state, he was the third president of...
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Who is the most famous person in the world?
The 2009 "most famous" would be the new President of the United States, Barack Obama. However, this is usually true of...
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What is the former name of Sri Lanka?
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Who are some freedom fighters?
General George Washington, Nelson Mandela, Dr. Martin Luther King Obama
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How high does the average plane fly?
That would depend upon your definition of an average plane. Civilian passenger jets cruise at between 30,000 and 39,000 feet....
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What did Harriet Tubman do?
Tubman was born Araminta Ross in either 1820 or 1821 on a plantation in Bucktown, Maryland to Benjamin Ross and Harriet Greene...
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Who was the most intelligent man in history?
For me the most intelligent man in history is King Solomon. well for me Isaac is the one; Einstein copied the laws of Sir...
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Who was Rene Descartes and what was he famous for?
He is a famous and well noted European mathmetician who lived hundreds of years ago; he 'pioneered' many of the complex math...
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When was the first British pantomime in history?
1870s im not sure but they evolved from mime and slapstick comedies from shakespeare and other play wrights please could you...
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When was the first international phone call made?
Service Lines and Switchboards In 1877, construction of the first regular telephone line from Boston to Somerville,...
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In what country was the automobile invented?
The automobile was officially was invented in Germany by Karl Benz and Gotlieb Daimler. The car was called the Mercedes and was...
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Do the international court of justice ensure state compliance with thw law?
The fact of the matter is that the ICJ cannot actually ensure state compliance. The ICJ simply determines whether or not any...
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What is the definition of tithes and offerings?
A tithe is a tenth of your income that should be given to your church that you are a member of or to some form of God's work....
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What is a theater?
Theater is a way of expressing yourself. By using your role, you can handle the situation by how you would have handled it
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Why is Herodotus considered the father of history?
Herodotus is considered the father os history because his history of the Persian War was the first narrative in the form that...
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What were the Whigs?
The whigs were a liberal party that followed the guidelines of ideology
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What is four offensive positions?
Four major attacking positions would be: Forward, Striker, Attacking Midfielfer and Attacking Winger.
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Who is the founder of Quebec where could I go to find out about the fonder of Quebec?
1534: area explored and claimed for the French by Jacques Cartier 1608: explored by Samuel de Champlain 1663: made a royal...
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When did Saskatchewan join the confederation?
September 1, 1905 No it was September 1st, 1905 they wanted to join confederation because of the fact that the gold rush and...
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What type of jobs get paid between 10000 and 20000 in salary?
The offshore commercial diving industry is highly paid. Not only as a diver but also support onboard a diving vessel,...
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What is Monopoly?
What is monopoly? Monopoly is the exclusive possession or control over something.
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What happened in history on December 16?
Some notable events that happened on December 16 th. 1497 Vasco de Gama rounds the Cape of Good Hope. 1653 Oliver Cromwell...
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What are some things Norway is known for?
Another thing Norway is known for are the famous fjords (Fey-Ords). The are very beautiful narrow inlets of the sea, and are a...
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Who was Isabella of Aragon She is not the same as Isabella of Castilla y Aragon. This last one is the Queen Isabella the Catholic.?
Infanta Isabella de Aragon was born in Cosenza, Calabria on January 28 of the year 1271. She was six month pregnant when she died...
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What is the Anderson coat of arms?
The Anderson coat of arms consists of two palm trees that surround an image of three ships.
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What is Passover?
It's the celebration of the Jews being allowed to leave Egypt. Read Exodus in the Old Testament for the history of the Jewish...
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What is censorship?
Censorship is the editing of material from a written or visual presentation. Sometimes the word "censored" is used to indicate...
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How did gymnastics originate?
The word gymnastics comes from the ancient Greek word 'gymnazein' which is literally translated to mean 'to train naked'. The...
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Who was Parke Davis?
Parke H. Davis was a contemporary of Walter Camp recognized by many as the "Father of American Football." Writing in the 1925...
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What is consumer awareness and its needs?
consumer awareness is the knowlege that a consumer should have about his/her legal rights and duties.It is must for a consumer to...
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What are the dates of the thirteenth century?
1200-1299
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Tsunami in 2006?
The wave spoiled lots of homes and lives people had to sleep on the street . There were lots of DEATHS aloung with people getting...
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If the Law in the Bible contradicts with the Law of the Land which should Christians follow?
Christians should follow the law in the Bible if there is a contradiction, but you need to be sure that they really do...
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What is AFL?
afl is a game that are two teams playing that you have to scored a goal.If you go in the middle goals you scored 6 points u get a...
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Was patric Henry a patriot or a loyalist?
Patrick Henry was an American Patriot during the Revolutionary War.
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What was the Treaty of Tordesillas?
Spain and Portugal separated all remaining land on the Western Hemispere by an imaginary line called the line of demarcation...
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Who was the Mayflower's captain?
Christopher Jones
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What countries were at war in Europe in 1940 during World War 2?
Germany, Italy, France, Britain, and a number of other European nations.
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Who invented the electric telegraph?
Samuel Morse invented the electric telegraph.
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Who was the first woman to win Nobel Prize?
Marie Curie became the first woman to win a Nobel Prize in 1903 when she won the prize for Physics.
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What does the american bald eagle stand for?
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Who was the builder of the first power station?
i dont know why do u think im asking this dumb website
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Why did castles stop being made?
Modern explosives have made them useless for more than a few hours as defensive positions. Yes, one word: Gunpowder.
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When was the steamboat invented?
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What is the history of the Assyrian Empire?
When tracing the long history of Assyria it is clear that the kingdom which initially began around the region on the Upper Tigris...
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How many children did isambard kingdpm brunel have?
3
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When was a diaper invented?
There have been diapers since ancient times. The "cloth diaper" wasn't invented till the 1820's.
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How do theories of leadership deal with the role of factors such as the individual their characteristics leadership style power and context?
Interesting question. Ther are many leadership and management models and theories (see...
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Who supported the North Koreans?
Primarily China, and to a lesser extent, Russia.
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What did Andrew Carnegie do?
Historians say he was a steel magnate in the city of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania during America's industrial revolution. Others,...
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Who was the first ruler of Rome?
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Who sailed to north america 3 times looking for the northwest passage?
the _ did
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Who was King Midas?
King Midas was a foolish king. He came across a little man asleep in his garden.it turned out to be a servant of god Dionysus so...
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How is the age of an event defined using relative time?
Relative to when it happened. You have to give a reference point for something to be relative to another.
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Who was the very first person to set foot on Antarctica?
1840: Frenchman Jules-Sébastien-César Dumont d'Urville became the first person to set foot on Antarctica. (Some historians...
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What year did Geoffrey Chaucer die?
No one knows for sure but it is said to be about 1387
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Who was Karl Benz?
Karl Benz was a German engineer and inventor, born on 25 November 1844. Benz started Benz & Company in 1883 in Mannheim to...
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How does a dust storm start?
How does a duststorm start? As the force of wind passing over loosely held particles increases, the smallest particles first...
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Was Chief Sitting Bull in the Wounded Knee massacre?
Yes! he was killed in it.
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Who was edwin land?
he helped vanessa hudgens invent the polaroid camera of course! didnt you know that! Founder of the Polaroid corporation.
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Did Al Gore ever question Oliver North?
Al Gore was never a part of the committee, John Neird was the one asking questions.
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The Vietnam war background?
The Vietnam war's primary point is - it was an effort to stop the spread of communism. We sent advisors in the early...
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Who is flora edwards?
South-African born Industrialist.
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Where does a dust storm take place?
in a place were there is lots of dust. But this doesn't mean you can have a dust storm in your living room. A dust storm...
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Who is a famous racist?
Adolf Hitler was more an anti-Semite than a racist; seeing as he employed within the ranks of his Army, both Muslims and Blacks,...
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Who is alexander mackenzie?
Alexander Mackenzie was an explorer who discovered a route to the Pacific.
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When was Earth discovered?
Earth was not discovered by anyone. It was here long before the first mammal set foot on the planet. Earth was eventually found...
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Why do we study history?
Why Do We Study History § To search for an interpretation of the past § To look for pat mistakes and be sure not to repeat...
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Where is Vietnam?
A country of southeast Asia in eastern Indochina on the South China Sea. See the Related Links for "Answers.com: Vietnam" to...
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What is the history of the Unruh family?
This is quite a complicated story so please go onto this...
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Were there any sports in 1800?
Baseball was played from 1800 during the civil war and afterwards tournaments, matches clubs were organised as clubs were formed...
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How old is the Paris Metro?
The first line was completed on July 19, 1900.
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How did Durham North Carolina get its name?
It was named after Bartlett Snipes Durham. He was a country physician who donated land for a railroad station, so the city was...
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When Nancy Walton die?
Nancy Bird-Walton died earlier this year of old age. She died at the age of 94.
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What year did flooding occur in Goole?
i want informtion about what year did this occour and why did it happened
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How do humans depend on the environment by the great wall of China?
At the sides of the great wall environment it's rich with rabbits fruits and herbs that are vital for the survival of the...
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