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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Roman Empire | 2/7/2012 |
| Q: What is the most important way in which the roman Empire shaped the Western Civilization? A: Rome gave Europe a common language and religion. It helped to create a unifying bond across the ... | |
| Roman struggles | 2/6/2012 |
| Q: To what degree did Rome's socio-economic struggles shape the course of its history? A: Human motivations for greater social status and wealth of course steer the direction of any society. ... | |
| The Holocaust | 1/4/2012 |
| Q: I'm working on a project about the holocaust and I'm just wondering if you could tell me some good ... A: The Holocaust generally covers the period of Nazi occupation in Europe. The Nazis first came to ... | |
| United Nations agencies info | 1/3/2012 |
| Q: I want detailed information on any 5 major agencies of United Nations(UNESCO,UNICEF etc). I am a ... A: You can find detailed information on all the UN agencies here: ... | |
| origin of names | 12/28/2011 |
| Q: Have you ever heard or read about the name Garvestus? where does it originate what is the meaning A: It is certainly an unusual name. I ran a quick search on a genealogy web site and found zero ... | |
| the british parliament | 12/7/2011 |
| Q: Mike i need to know about the british parliament during the 1700's in less than a day may you ... A: That is a pretty broad question. I can answer in basic terms, but you may want to follow up if you ... | |
| American Colonization | 11/21/2011 |
| Q: Which of the two causes, religion or economic, had the greatest influence in the colonization of ... A: There is probably some dispute on this given that most colonists did not specify the reason they are ... | |
| Throughout history, how is power sustained, challenged, and lost? | 11/17/2011 |
| Q: I'm assigned an essay prompt which discusses the following quote by Arthur Miller: "Beyond anything ... A: Power is sustained through a combination of fear and hope. In other words, those trying to maintain ... | |
| Calvanism | 11/16/2011 |
| Q: What were some of the advantages and disadvantages of being a Calvanist? A: Calvinism is a form of Christianity based on the teachings of John Calvin. I suppose the main ... | |
| slavery | 11/15/2011 |
| Q: would u help me with this homework , -Describe the institution of slavery and explain how it shaped ... A: Slavery was essentially an institution where one person was permitted to own another. Slaves were ... | |
| Western Civilization _ General | 11/14/2011 |
| Q: What do historians believe are some of the reasons civilization developed at a quicker pace where it ... A: I'm happy to answer, keeping in mind that these are all theories with which there is legitimate ... | |
| history | 10/27/2011 |
| Q: in 1518, luther was relieved of some of his duties. (what did he do instead?) A: In 1518, Luther was still a Catholic Priest. He worked primarily teaching at a university. After ... | |
| Political Propaganda | 10/12/2011 |
| Q: I have to do a History paper on political propaganda in the past and present (positive and ... A: 1. Nazi propaganda did not just communicate that the Nazis were powerful. They communicated that ... | |
| 18th Century Health | 9/13/2011 |
| Q: I'm doing a project in my Health Occupations class, and we've all had to pick a century timeline, we ... A: The 18th Century did not see many of the great strides we saw in the 19th and 20th centuries, but ... | |
| Spanish,French,& Dutch in New World | 8/22/2011 |
| Q: i was wondering if you could further my knowledge with the Spanish, French, and Dutch in the New ... A: That is a pretty broad question. There are entire books covering the subject of European ... | |
| apartheid | 8/8/2011 |
| Q: Do you know anything about African apartheid? I've read how detrimental it was to the African ... A: Apartheid was a system of control in South Africa designed to repress the black majority to the ... | |
| the byzantine empire an epiloge? | 7/21/2011 |
| Q: to what extent is the Byzantine empire a continuation of the ancient roman empire? ANSWER: Hello, ... A: Lots of things were different due to the times and the changed location. The Byzantine Empire was ... | |
| the byzantine empire an epiloge? | 7/21/2011 |
| Q: to what extent is the Byzantine empire a continuation of the ancient roman empire? A: The Byzantine Empire is often known as the Eastern Roman Empire or the Holy Roman Empire. The Roman ... | |
| Ancient Cannons | 7/17/2011 |
| Q: Is it possible that any type of cannon (time period from development to about the 18th century)to ... A: Cannon do not make effective digging tools. A ball might penetrate a few feet, but the cannon of ... | |
| African American History | 6/5/2011 |
| Q: Troy: Thank you so very much for answering the other question that I asked. I was wondering if it ... A: Because African American groups were under great threat by a hostile majority, social and political ... | |
| Colonial Economy/Toys | 6/3/2011 |
| Q: This topic came up during a 4th grade social studies classroom discussion. During the American ... A: It is important to remember that prior to the industrial revolution, society was very different. ... | |
| African American History | 5/31/2011 |
| Q: I was wondering if you can help me with this question as well? Can you please analyze the role of ... A: I'm not sure this is a particular area of expertise for me. But with that warning made, I'm happy ... | |
| African American History | 5/31/2011 |
| Q: I'm not sure if you will be able to answer this question for me but I will give it a try. I saw that ... A: American History has really been a series of civil rights movements, going back to the Revolution. ... | |
| apartheid, oppressor cannot be free | 5/22/2011 |
| Q: I would like to know: 1) how many people were put on trial and punished for the crimes they ... A: Generally, and to the surprise of many, there were no reprisals against those to maintained ... | |
| Technology that Explorers used. | 5/10/2011 |
| Q: What type of technology did European explorers used (compasses, astrolabes, etc.)? A: There was not much technology at the time. A compass was critical. Astrolabes were used by earlier ... | |
| Gregorian/Julian calendar | 4/26/2011 |
| Q: I've just about got my head around the differences between the calendar in Catholic and Protestant ... A: Any date listed in a history book should be using the Gregorian calendar dates, even if the Julian ... | |
| European and American fashion | 4/15/2011 |
| Q: How does European and American fashion differ? I mean did their clothing and sense of style change ... A: For the most part, Americans tended to follow European fashions rather closely until the 20th ... | |
| national electric code | 4/3/2011 |
| Q: how was Benjamin Franklin tied to the national electric codes creation? A: Benjamin Franklin has no direct connection to the National Electric Code, which was first published ... | |
| Pirates and Spain in the 17th century | 3/31/2011 |
| Q: How did pirates affect Spain's: 1. Economy 2. Military 3. Law in the 17th century? Thank you for ... A: Most of Spain's economy, at least as far as foreign trade, was based on plundering its American ... | |
| Horizontal-sword salute | 3/25/2011 |
| Q: With your considerable knowledge I thank you for the help you have given me in the past. And here I ... A: I don't have a confirmed answer for you, but am happy to speculate. The salute is certainly not a ... | |
| early 19th food rations on brigs | 3/24/2011 |
| Q: I am looking for references that would discuss the kinds of food rations received by sailors during ... A: I'm not sure I know of any good reliable sources I can point you towards. I can tell you ... | |
| Henri Evrard, Marquis de Dreux Brézé | 3/14/2011 |
| Q: A very difficult question, I'm sure; a last resort, forgive me for suggesting that I doubt you could ... A: I am afraid I cannot provide any evidence to help you, but if I might be so bold as to provide my ... | |
| politics in the 1700s | 3/7/2011 |
| Q: i would like you to tell me how politics were him the O.A.S. -Maria A: I'm sorry but I do not understand your question. The O.A.S., as far as I know, is the Organization ... | |
| expanding the west | 3/7/2011 |
| Q: well i hope you can answer this but if not i udnerstand..its pretty random. True or false. If false ... A: The first is false. Yes the Texans were outnumbered, but they lost, and all of them were killed. ... | |
| cavemen | 2/28/2011 |
| Q: You said you will take a crack at anything,so can you anser my quesrion on cave men?My question is, ... A: Dangers faced depended a great deal on where they lived. In places such as Europe, exposure to cold ... | |
| Comparing the fall of imperialism with stalinism regarding class | 2/24/2011 |
| Q: I believe that classes stayed the same. Both time periods 1855-1917 and 1929-1953 the classes never ... A: I don't really disagree with your assessment. There was a different set of elites in power, as the ... | |
| The Great Fire of London 1666 | 1/31/2011 |
| Q: Hey, Im doing a research paper for my 17th century course. My topic is The Great Fire of London in ... A: I'm not sure that there are a great deal of primary sources available on the subject. Samuel Pepys ... | |
| 1700's | 1/29/2011 |
| Q: I'm doing a history project and I am really strugerling on a certain question i was wondering if ... A: Medical care has changed a great deal since the 1700's. There were surgeons who did operations, ... | |
| Pearl Harbour | 1/21/2011 |
| Q: I have some photos I found that my Dad took on the Missouri of the signing of the Peace Treaty, are ... A: The Photos might be worth something if they caught something of interest not photographed by others ... | |
| 1800 federalist | 1/14/2011 |
| Q: would a federalist in the 1800's make a good president in that time period? if so, why? A: I suppose from a democratic point of view the answer is no. The public clearly rejected the ... | |
| Thomas Jefferson's Rough Draft | 1/8/2011 |
| Q: Were later copies made of Jefferson's original rough draft of the Declaration of Independence (the ... A: Obviously copies were made at some point, but I am not certain exactly when this might have ... | |
| communties | 1/3/2011 |
| Q: what kind of communities were established in the New World colonies of Spain and Portugal? How were ... A: Most such communities established in the Americas were Missions. That is, they were Church based ... | |
| Child Labor debate | 12/19/2010 |
| Q: my name is Amanda. I'm working on a NHD (National History Day)Project with my two classmates Vanessa ... A: For most of US history, the primary employment in the US was farming on small family farms. ... | |
| daniel boone | 12/13/2010 |
| Q: Was Daniel Boone a traitor.? what are the theories. can you provide enough information for an essay. ... A: The idea of being a "traitor" is problematic during the revolution since pretty much all Colonists ... | |
| Trojan war | 12/7/2010 |
| Q: I have to do a school report on what the trojan horse was made of. What was it made of? Why was it ... A: The Trojan Horse was made of wood (specifically pine). It was made by the Greek Armies surrounding ... | |
| Salem Witch Trials | 11/19/2010 |
| Q: 1. (a) “The Salem Witch trials are most useful for historians as a reflection of the underlying ... A: I suppose you could make an argument for either one. The Salem Trials were certainly an aberration ... | |
| ACS | 11/14/2010 |
| Q: Every year, my school asks the students to write a paper for National History Day. Each year, the ... A: I'm sure different African Americans felt differently about the ACS. Few African Americans were in ... | |
| Going to Church | 11/10/2010 |
| Q: I have a problem and I was wondering if maybe you could give me and information you might have. I ... A: I share your frustration on the lack of good source information on this subject. Unfortunately, ... | |
| candy | 11/9/2010 |
| Q: i dont know if you know anything about candy but what kinda candy was made in the years of ... A: In the 1800's, candy was rather rare and mostly available to wealthy people in large cities. To the ... | |
| Womans Jobs | 11/1/2010 |
| Q: I am doing a research project for school and I am researching Old Salem in 1766, what are some of ... A: In the 18th Century, it was unusual for women to work outside the home. Many women helped work with ... | |
| US History Virginia Colony | 10/31/2010 |
| Q: What political, economic, and social factors were involved in the founding of Virginia what ... A: The primary motivation to form a colony was people hoping to get rich. A private company was formed ... | |
| 13 Colonies | 10/29/2010 |
| Q: How did changes in Europe help the development of the 13 colonies? A: During the colonial period, Europe was engaged in a series of religious wars. Many Europeans came ... | |
| history | 10/23/2010 |
| Q: so i have a question... everyone needs to know history? if you dont know history then it can repeat ... A: The notion that we should learn history is so that we can learn from the mistakes of others, and not ... | |
| History | 9/25/2010 |
| Q: When did Pre- History, Ancient History, Medieval Times, And Modern Ages begin and ended? A: Generally speaking, these are just time periods made up by historians. There are no exact dates for ... | |
| French Revolution | 9/25/2010 |
| Q: I'm writing a research paper about the French Revolution. I am planning to interview History ... A: Louis XVI inherited a difficult situation from his Grandfather. He was only 19 year old when he ... | |
| History | 9/24/2010 |
| Q: The role is a South Carolina slave. The philosophical ideals embodied by the Delclaatio of ... A: The Articles and the Constitution did not really have any affect on slaves in the States. Slavery ... | |
| 16 and 17 cent | 9/24/2010 |
| Q: i was wondering if you could help me answer this, or maybe give a thesis "how did religion limit ... A: In Europe during that period, the Catholic Church punished the expression of any idea that ran ... | |
| christopher columbus native encounters | 9/19/2010 |
| Q: Greetings Mr. Troy I have heard that when Columbus first encountered the west indies natives that ... A: I have read about these stories, but find no basis in fact for them. Firstly, the notion that the ... | |
| Puritan Religion | 9/8/2010 |
| Q: What were the main points of the Puritans religious beliefs, and how did these beliefs shape the ... A: The Puritans were Christian Protestants who followed the beliefs of John Calvin. They objected to ... | |
| The 13 Colonies, and the Triangular trade | 9/2/2010 |
| Q: In Social Studies we are learning about the triangular trade and I am really confused on it, and how ... A: Triangular trade was a regular trade between three points. Typically it would be something like ... | |
| Virginia's transition | 9/1/2010 |
| Q: How would you describe Virginia’s transition from a private colony owned by company investors into a ... A: Virginia's time being run by a private company lasted less than two decades and was fraught with ... | |
| Inquiring minds want to know | 9/1/2010 |
| Q: Describe the rise of the deep south. How did it differ from the slavery seen on the coast and in the ... A: I'm not entirely sure what you mean by the "rise" of the deep south. I suppose you mean its ... | |
| thank u | 8/18/2010 |
| Q: I was reading a book on this topic and wondering What's the difference or similarity between ... A: I am not certain that the similarities between American ideals of the Puritans who settled Plymouth ... | |
| r e lee | 8/16/2010 |
| Q: for years i have wondered how lee was offered command of all union troops at start of war..by that i ... A: There was not then, nor is there now, any requirement that promotions be given out based on ... | |
| us history and specifically spanish dutch and french in the new world | 7/20/2010 |
| Q: okay, so i know that all kinds of people came to explore the new world (which included explorers and ... A: The Dutch were really just beginning to form as a nation in the 1500's when Spanish and Portuguese ... | |
| History about the amendments | 7/16/2010 |
| Q: What were the changes in the Constitution, and through Supreme Court interpretations, that ... A: In the 1850's the Supreme Court held that enslaved blacks had virtually no rights. A black man ... | |
| american history | 7/1/2010 |
| Q: How did the foreign policy from 1801 to 1824 illustrate that despite independence from Britian, the ... A: During most of that time, Britain and France were at war with one another. The US remained neutral, ... | |
| confederate war memorials | 6/30/2010 |
| Q: A friend and I have a bet (no money... just loser buys the winner a beer). We have heard or read ... A: Having seen many such memorials on trips over the years, I have never seen any sort of commonality ... | |
| Texas in mid 1890's | 6/28/2010 |
| Q: I’m writing a book set in 1894 Texas – San Angelo, Abilene, and Pecos to be specific. I need to ... A: Regrettably, I don't have any specific information on specific towns. However, I am happy to ... | |
| Slavery | 6/21/2010 |
| Q: What was it like to be a slave living in the American South during the Early Republic? A: The slave experience varied greatly depending on the situation. Some house servants of rather ... | |
| Daniel Boone Traitor | 6/21/2010 |
| Q: Obviously you know a lot about this subject. This particular program builds a case on both sides of ... A: I appreciate your interest, but I am really just an amateur historian. I read a lot and can simply ... | |
| Aristocratic Jobs based on 17th Century | 6/19/2010 |
| Q: I was just wondering if you were able to help me. I am currently in the process of writing a novel, ... A: Almost all Aristocrats were farmers. They owned large estates growing all sorts of crops and ... | |
| History Channel's Decoded series | 6/18/2010 |
| Q: I am currently researching Daniel Boone's Court Marshal. I would like to know if there is any new ... A: The idea of being a "traitor" is problematic during the revolution since pretty much all Colonists ... | |
| turning point in the cold war | 6/11/2010 |
| Q: I was wondering what the three or four biggest turning points (either to lengthen or shorten) the ... A: The first major turning point in the Cold War was probably the Soviet Development of the Atomic ... | |
| Imperialism | 6/9/2010 |
| Q: What lasting effects have colonization and imperialism had on Sudan, and what did the freeing of the ... A: First, let me say this is just my opinion. It is impossible to say with any level of confidence ... | |
| Medical Practices in the 1700's | 6/8/2010 |
| Q: I have a project for my English class and was wondering if you could help with my research. If you ... A: Medical care has come a long way in the last couple of centuries, which is to say that in the late ... | |
| Humanities | 6/7/2010 |
| Q: Having a challenging time understanding the connection between capitalism and Imperialism and ... A: Although some capitalist powers could be understood to be imperialist or colonial, they are not ... | |
| US policy | 5/25/2010 |
| Q: how did americas policy of containment shaped its foreign policy during the early part of the Cold ... A: After WWII the Communist forces of the USSR took over all of Eastern Europe and threatened to take ... | |
| The renaissance | 5/21/2010 |
| Q: Hey Michael! I come in need of help for my Honors History class.Can you please help me I am having ... A: To me, a "renaissance man" is someone who is well educated (even if self-educated) in a variety of ... | |
| The effect of World War II | 5/18/2010 |
| Q: Do you believe that World War II had created close relationship between the countries in Europe and ... A: Certainly US involvement in WWI and WWII changed the relationship with the US to Europe. Until WWI, ... | |
| Exploration | 5/13/2010 |
| Q: Why did Europeans suddenly become interested in discovery and exploration, New World exploration in ... A: As you may know, the initial discovery of the New World was a mistake. Columbus was not looking for ... | |
| Prohibition | 5/3/2010 |
| Q: I'm an 8th grader in Washington and I am doing a research project on Prohibition. I already know ... A: Prohibition is widely understood today as a failed experiment. Because many Americans still wanted ... | |
| Natives and Strangers | 5/3/2010 |
| Q: Why is the United State not a white man's nation? A: I guess first one would have to ask what is a "white man's nation"? I suppose you mean to say ... | |
| Economic Philosophy | 4/30/2010 |
| Q: What was the economic philosophy that had control of imports and was the key to enhancing the health ... A: This system was known as "mercantilism" and was most common among the colonial powers throughout the ... | |
| civil war grenade | 4/27/2010 |
| Q: I believe I have found a civil war grenade but I'm not positive because I haven't seen any that look ... A: The Confederates used something similar to what you describe. It was basically a round ball filled ... | |
| Parachute Use in WW1 | 4/14/2010 |
| Q: I am helping a friend who is writing a paper on WW1 fighter pilots. I need to know if these pilots ... A: No Country was issuing parachutes to airplane pilots in 1917. The US, German, and French Armies ... | |
| Parachute Use in WW1 | 4/13/2010 |
| Q: I am helping a friend who is writing a paper on WW1 fighter pilots. I need to know if these pilots ... A: First, very few US pilots obtained parachutes. In addition to the expense and inconvenience in the ... | |
| Parachute Use in WW1 | 4/13/2010 |
| Q: I am helping a friend who is writing a paper on WW1 fighter pilots. I need to know if these pilots ... A: At the beginning of the war, none of the major powers issued parachutes to pilots. The British had ... | |
| Jewish American Officers | 3/19/2010 |
| Q: Would a Jewish American officer (a Colonel, Major) who wore a Star of David be allowed to wear it if ... A: There were American POWs who had jewelry or other personal belongings that identified them as being ... | |
| Jewish POWs | 3/19/2010 |
| Q: What personal items would a Jewish American Army officer be allowed to have with him when he is ... A: For the most part, Germany treated Jewish American POWs the same way all other POWs were treated. ... | |
| European imperalism | 3/12/2010 |
| Q: How were europeans able to assert their will during the colonial ages over the rest of the world ... A: Europeans quite simply had a technological advantage over most of the rest of the world. Fort ... | |
| politics | 3/6/2010 |
| Q: Is it easy for the president and Congress to set a course for foreign policy? What kinds of measures ... A: Those are pretty broad and open ended questions, that I probably cannot fully answer in this forum. ... | |
| balance of powers 1918-1923 | 3/4/2010 |
| Q: I have a paper due for a world history class. The question asks to consider the period 1918-1923 in ... A: After the War, the leaders of the winning powers (primarily Britain, France, and the US) sought to ... | |
| The History of Musical Theatre | 2/24/2010 |
| Q: my name is Emily. I am taking my drama class this semester and we have to do a project. The subject ... A: I suppose it depends on how you define the art, but music and theater together go back to the ... | |
| constitution | 2/22/2010 |
| Q: What would have happened if a state had rejected the constitution. Could it have survived outside ... A: In all likelihood, if one of the States, or even a couple had chosen not to join the Union, it would ... | |
| us history 1700s | 2/20/2010 |
| Q: The fifth Amendement to the Constitution provides that no "person" may be deprived of life, liberty, ... A: The purpose of the 5th Amendment was similar to that stated in Britain's Magna Carta centuries ... | |
| us history 1700s | 2/20/2010 |
| Q: During the 1700s, in what ways did the north, south, and the "back county" become distinctive ... A: The North tended to be settled by religious fundamentalists, focused on building a religious utopia. ... | |
| American Colonies 1700's | 2/11/2010 |
| Q: Hope you can help me, In the 1700's there were social, economic, and political divisions from ... A: Socially, the colonists were almost entirely small town farmers. They cooperated as neighbors and ... | |
| american history (taxes) | 2/6/2010 |
| Q: in the early part of the forming of america,what taxes drove people to war against europe to come ... A: The British Parliament levied a number of taxes on the colonies that drew their wrath. There was ... | |
| History | 1/30/2010 |
| Q: I need help this question really badly.... Ive looked all over my history book and Ive got nothing i ... A: The short answer is that both sought to end slavery. However, the ACS was considered more moderate. ... | |
| Social Stuides Project Intreview | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: I have this project to do in my school Social Studies class, and I need interview somebody that's ... A: 1. Historians debate how New Deal policies affected the course of the Depression. Some argue that ... | |
| English (Commonwealth) history | 1/24/2010 |
| Q: looking to find out what would be the English or commonwealth equivalent to the US Declaration of ... A: I'm not really sure there is an equivalent. The Declaration was simply a statement outlining why ... | |
| shaving and wigs | 1/24/2010 |
| Q: I recently heard from a friend the following intriguing theory: There used to be an evil decree in ... A: I am afraid I probably cannot be much help here. I don't really have any particular expertise or ... | |
| American History | 1/7/2010 |
| Q: What does manifest destiny in the Monroe Doctrine ? A: Manifest Destiny and the Monroe Doctrine are two different things. The Monroe Doctrine was a ... | |
| Trail of Tears | 11/28/2009 |
| Q: I'm a junior in high school and I'm doing my yearly research paper on the Trail of Tears. For one ... A: As an agricultural people, the tribes forced onto the "trail of tears" were deeply tied to the land ... | |
| jobs in the 1700's. | 11/19/2009 |
| Q: I have seen past questions about this subject, and in my l.a class, we are reading the book "Johnny ... A: I'm not sure I understand the question. They had lawyers in the 1700s just as they do today. ... | |
| Prior to Civil War | 11/16/2009 |
| Q: In class we're talking about the south's attempt to secede from the union, could you help me ... A: You have to understand that at the time, most Americans, especially in the south did not think of ... | |
| Influences on founding documents for the U.S | 10/9/2009 |
| Q: I received your answer that you don't answer homework questions. I am 45 years old and debated with ... A: Sorry for my original rejection. I do tend to get a lot of students just trying to get me to do ... | |
| Constitution Signers | 10/5/2009 |
| Q: My history professor told us that ALL the signers of the US Constitution were felons wanted for ... A: It sounds like your professor has a rather skewed view of history. First, at the time the ... | |
| Jeffersonian republicans | 10/5/2009 |
| Q: My teacher wants me to write an essay about "With the respect to the federal constitution, the ... A: At the time, there were two main parties, the Federalists, and the Democratic-Republicans (also ... | |
| Questions about kings | 10/4/2009 |
| Q: This isn't for homework but it is research for a novel I am writing. I looked all over the site and ... A: A crowning ceremony is known as a coronation. Medieval coronations were typically performed by a ... | |
| fashion designers in the 19th century | 10/2/2009 |
| Q: how fashion designers make there clothes???? A: Fashion was an issue limited more to the propertied upper classes at the time. There were no large ... | |
| Some important women in the 1800's that changed the rights of women | 9/29/2009 |
| Q: I am doing a project on womens right in the 1800's and was wandering who where some important people ... A: The women's movement did not really get going until the late 1800's, but there were a few key ... | |
| re-naming of countries | 9/27/2009 |
| Q: i have just read your letter on why Argentina was named, and found it very interesting could you ... A: Constantinople has had many names over the centuries. Originally it was known as Byzantium. The ... | |
| Industrial Revolution | 9/26/2009 |
| Q: What is the impact of the Industrial Revolution on society of today? Any information is appreciated. ... A: The industrial revolution has been the largest change to civilization since the development of ... | |
| American Revolution | 9/19/2009 |
| Q: how did the victory over France led to the American Revolution? A: I am assuming you are taking about the French and Indian War. Britain's victory there left Britain ... | |
| Is there an equivalent of "pop economics" in history writing? | 9/13/2009 |
| Q: Is there an equivalent of "pop economics" in history writing? Perhaps you've known about those ... A: There are some more interesting books. One you might want to look it is "Don't Know Much About ... | |
| History Question | 9/12/2009 |
| Q: When has the government of the United States suspended the rights of its citizens? ANSWER: Hi ... A: During the Civil War Pres. Lincoln suspended the writ of Habeas Corpus. After the war from 1865 ... | |
| History Question | 9/11/2009 |
| Q: When has the government of the United States suspended the rights of its citizens? A: I'm not sure exactly what you are asking. Certainly there have been laws which many believe ... | |
| U.S. Colonies | 9/5/2009 |
| Q: I need some importan events that happened in Vermont in around the 17th century. A: Vermont was never a colony. The area which became Vermont did not see any significant European ... | |
| ohio river valley | 9/3/2009 |
| Q: What was the signficants of the Ohio River Valley in the mid to late 1700s to the Americans? A: At that time, there were not really any decent roads westward. Even if there were, using animals to ... | |
| English colonization of north america | 9/2/2009 |
| Q: Did or did not represent a step in advancing economic, social, and political progress? A: It certainly was progress in all three areas. Whether that is good or bad may depend on your ... | |
| 1700s Middle Colonies | 8/30/2009 |
| Q: I am currently working on an AP project with a 2 day span to complete it. I must present both a ... A: Some colonies required that each resident participate in community requirements such as enrollment ... | |
| Presidential candidates in 1800's | 8/29/2009 |
| Q: Do you know of someone called Joseph Fielding Smith Junior who ran for president in the mid to late ... A: I am not aware of Joseph Smith, Jr., the founder of the LDS Church, ever having run for President ... | |
| 1700s Middle Colonies | 8/28/2009 |
| Q: I am currently working on an AP project with a 2 day span to complete it. I must present both a ... A: Living in the early colonies was not easy. There was virtually no infrastructure. Colonists had to ... | |
| Presidential candidates in 1800's | 8/27/2009 |
| Q: Do you know of someone called Joseph Fielding Smith Junior who ran for president in the mid to late ... A: Joseph Fielding Smith Jr. was a 20th Century figure (born in 1875, died 1970). He never ran for ... | |
| Napoleon Bonaparte | 8/18/2009 |
| Q: On 9/6/07 you answered a question about Napoleon's quote "I am the signet which marks the page where ... A: I am not exactly sure when in his live Napoleon said it, but it would seem most likely that he said ... | |
| South Carolina slave | 8/3/2009 |
| Q: I have to write a paper on south carolina slave and how some factors may affect it. Question 1: The ... A: Prior to the American Revolution, there was not much debate over slavery. It had been considered ... | |
| Jefferson in Paris | 7/24/2009 |
| Q: I love the letter that Jefferson wrote Maria Causeway when they parted that he structured as "My ... A: I think it is the other way around. That scene in the movie was invented by the writers based on ... | |
| 19th century clothing... | 7/16/2009 |
| Q: I am wondering where people bought their clothes, specifically in the American south, mid-late 19th ... A: There were virtually no clothing stores outside of large cities in the 19th Century. Stores would ... | |
| Holocaust History | 7/11/2009 |
| Q: This is a question on my study guide for my History of the Holocaust class. I do not understand it ... A: It has been several decades since I read Mein Kampf or saw Das Boot, so I'm not sure I am as ... | |
| modern american history | 6/22/2009 |
| Q: I am doing the homework about the role of land in the modern american history. How does the land was ... A: Land is, of course, important to every culture. Most immigrants came here because land was ... | |
| Record keeping in the 1820's | 6/16/2009 |
| Q: I'm doing some research for a paper and I'm interested in finding out what type of records where ... A: Record keeping during this era was very spotty. The quality of any ship's log greatly depended on ... | |
| Jews in Europe in the 1700's | 6/16/2009 |
| Q: Why were the Jews treated so badly and unable to use their surnames, in Europe, in the 1700's? I'm ... A: Antisemitism was a part of Europe in this time. We are not just talking about a modern mild dislike ... | |
| history-tudor stuart | 6/16/2009 |
| Q: my questionsare: that how was witchcraft discovered & when? what probles roused from it? thank you A: Witchcraft has existed since before Christianity, and even likely before there is written history. ... | |
| Americian History | 5/31/2009 |
| Q: What did the colonists of the 13 original colony do to socialize or have get togethers for some form ... A: Most colonists were farmers and did not have a great deal of interaction with others for much of the ... | |
| 1800 wildcat bank notes | 5/27/2009 |
| Q: I noticed that the currency of the first banks had many different women pictured on it, why does the ... A: It is mostly a matter of fashion. Historically, many coins and currencies had images of women who ... | |
| World History | 5/26/2009 |
| Q: I'm having allot of trouble finding exactly how South AFrica got its independence and the events ... A: Britain granted independence to its South African colonies in 1910. The Union of South Africa was ... | |
| what if fire was never discovered | 5/24/2009 |
| Q: i was just wondering this week... what if fire was never discovered. What would life be like? What ... A: I cannot imagine how fire could never have been discovered. It is an obvious and spontaneous ... | |
| wild (old) west | 5/17/2009 |
| Q: in the wild west could a 17 year old girl marry a 27 year old man, if both her parents were dead, ... A: The wild west was generally considered "wild" because there were very few laws that could be ... | |
| Elections? | 5/16/2009 |
| Q: How often have ethnic minorities in any given nation been elected to the highest office in that ... A: I suppose it depends on what you mean by an "ethnic minority" and by elections. For example, in ... | |
| vlad the impaler and dracula | 5/12/2009 |
| Q: How are both of these characters related i mean do the impales have anything to do with the fact ... A: Vlad the Impaler, also known as Vlad Dracolya, was the inspiration for Bram Stoker's fictional novel ... | |
| Pearl Harbor | 5/11/2009 |
| Q: What was the United States immediate military reaction to Pearl Harbor? A: The immediate reaction was for the US to declare war on Japan and begin the mobilization to enter ... | |
| Trojan Horse | 5/10/2009 |
| Q: How many people built the Trojan Horse? Who built it? A: The story of the Trojan Horse is known to us from a number of ancient texts. Different sources give ... | |
| Trail of Tears | 5/8/2009 |
| Q: I am doing a report on the trail of tears and I'm required to have a "primary source" which includes ... A: In my view, the Trail of Tears is one of the most shameful events in US History. The Cherokee ... | |
| fire | 5/4/2009 |
| Q: i am really interested in the discovery of fire and how it impacted the world. Can you give me the ... A: The ability of humans to make use of fire has been in existence since long before there has been any ... | |
| San Diego de Alcala Mission | 5/2/2009 |
| Q: What was the main industry of San Diego de Alcala mission and how did the native Americans helped ... A: I am not particularly an expert on missions, but the primary industries of all missions were farming ... | |
| greek battles | 4/27/2009 |
| Q: In Battles around 320 BC and till 220 BC, could it be said during,the posturing of setting up troops ... A: Fore the most part, non-combatants tried to avoid any interaction with standing armies. Soldiers ... | |
| history question | 4/17/2009 |
| Q: I came across this website for the Flat Earth Society and I have a question. I've been out of school ... A: There are always a few fringe nut cases out there who will believe anything, but there has not been ... | |
| First Language Encounters Between Europeans and Native Americans | 4/16/2009 |
| Q: I have been wondering about this for a while. My question is, how did the Europeans (specifically ... A: First, for the most part, the Spanish did not learn local languages. The first Conquistadors ... | |
| World War II - American History | 4/14/2009 |
| Q: Good Day Mr. Troy, I'm looking for the name of the program in the United States prior to WW II that ... A: I think you are thinking of the Citizens' Military Training Camps (CMTC). These were created in a ... | |
| Ship's captain suicide? | 4/13/2009 |
| Q: Sometime in the 1800-1960 time period there was a famous ship wreck. Many lives were lost but the ... A: There may have been many. I know it was not a "shipwreck" as such, but the USS Indianapolis was ... | |
| Prohibition | 4/9/2009 |
| Q: Please describe the moral crusade that resulted in legislation that banned alcohol consumption in ... A: While many prohibitionists used moral arguments, I'm not sure it is appropriate to term the entire ... | |
| life in the mid 1700's to early 1800's | 4/8/2009 |
| Q: I'm doing a project on Thomas Jefferson and I was wondering what was the U.S. like in the mid 1700's ... A: At that time, the population was very small, about 1% of what it is today. Most of the population ... | |
| Occupations of Women in 1800's,early 1900's | 4/5/2009 |
| Q: Were women Doctors? When were they allowed to attend college to get their degree/license? Thank ... A: Very few women were doctors in that era. There were not abosolute legal bars to women going to ... | |
| Terrorism | 4/5/2009 |
| Q: I'm currently writing a major essay on the issues of terrorism. I need to interview/ask individuals ... A: Of course all of those options should be used in concert, but since you have asked me to select just ... | |
| market revolution | 4/3/2009 |
| Q: please help me with this sir. describe the impact of the market revolution on american ... A: The time period you mention was a period of rapid economic growth and expansion for the US. The ... | |
| Industrial Revolution | 4/1/2009 |
| Q: If the Industrial Revolution had not occurred, what difference would it make to Britain and other ... A: The industrial revolution led to an increase in military and economic power that allowed many modern ... | |
| Frederick douglass | 3/29/2009 |
| Q: I need help understanding what frederick douglass meant by these quotes "Crying for joy, and ... A: I think the first quote simply means that the slave experience was miserable and allowed for little ... | |
| gifts recorded in history | 3/17/2009 |
| Q: Do you know of any strange or unusual gifts that have been given throughout recorded history? This ... A: There have been some rather unusual gifts, often given by royalty to one another. The Russian ... | |
| AP U,S. History | 3/10/2009 |
| Q: To what extent was American overseas expansion in the last half of the 19th century consistent with ... A: You have to remember that in the 19th Century, much of the US expansion in North America was not ... | |
| American Revolution | 3/4/2009 |
| Q: What were the main factors that lead to American Revolution? Why was the Declaration of independence ... A: The main issue leading to the Revolution was how much control Britain should have over its colonies. ... | |
| Imperialism and Empires | 3/3/2009 |
| Q: Which nations or regions of the world sought to create Empires in the late 1800s and what were their ... A: The major powers of the time were Spain, England, and France. The US was greatly expanding in North ... | |
| puritan times | 3/2/2009 |
| Q: if a girl was raped during the puritan ages and became pregnant,but the child was born out of ... A: Any child born out of wedlock would typically be generally shunned by society. It would still ... | |
| debate | 3/1/2009 |
| Q: i am having a debate tomorrow on the crusades and black death. The topic is which had a bigger ... A: The big issue with Crusades is probably that is led significantly to the unification of the Catholic ... | |
| Globalization | 3/1/2009 |
| Q: I'm Sarah. For my essay, I was required to ask an expert on their view on this topic and later ... A: Globalization is made possible because governments have agreed to reduce protectionist barriers so ... | |
| nurses during the civil war | 2/25/2009 |
| Q: I AM DOING A PROJECT AND I WANTED TO NOW WHAT THE NURSES WAR DURING THE CIVIL WAR. I WOULD LIKE TO ... A: Nurses, for the most part did not have uniforms. They tended to wear dark colored dresses and ... | |
| empires | 2/19/2009 |
| Q: 1. Here is my lists of world major empires: Roman, Han, Tang, Song, Ming, Venetian, Ottomon, Huns, ... A: It is not a matter of categorizing or ranking. It is a question of how you want to define empire. ... | |
| empires | 2/18/2009 |
| Q: 1. Here is my lists of world major empires: Roman, Han, Tang, Song, Ming, Venetian, Ottomon, Huns, ... A: 1. Yes, although it any list really depends on how one defines "major empire." 2. I think I have ... | |
| empires | 2/18/2009 |
| Q: 1. Here is my lists of world major empires: Roman, Han, Tang, Song, Ming, Venetian, Ottomon, Huns, ... A: The Greeks had a pretty major empire under Alexander the Great. Also, consider the the Holy Roman ... | |
| MLKJ | 1/28/2009 |
| Q: did martin Luther king junior ever make and major mistakes or bad decisions? A: Like every person, Dr. King had his share of mistakes and personal failures. It is known that he ... | |
| HITLER DID NOT LOOK LIKE AN ARYAN | 1/20/2009 |
| Q: I recently watching the movie "Valkyrie" starring Tom Cruise. According to common knowledge the ... A: I never quite understood the Nazi use of the term "Aryan" since that term originally applied to a ... | |
| history | 1/18/2009 |
| Q: 1. Throughout history, who is the most powerful empires. 2. To determine history correctly, who ... A: There is really no way to compare different empires from different eras. Of course with modern ... | |
| history | 1/17/2009 |
| Q: 1. Throughout history, who is the most powerful empires. 2. To determine history correctly, who ... A: Different historians look at different aspects of history. Some focus on everyday life within past ... | |
| history | 1/16/2009 |
| Q: 1. Throughout history, who is the most powerful empires. 2. To determine history correctly, who ... A: 1. In terms of actual military power, the US is probably the most powerful political entity in all ... | |
| Could you please anwser these questions!! | 1/11/2009 |
| Q: I am doing a huge project on Abigail Adams and was wondering if you could answer a few of my ... A: 1. In the days where women had almost no influence outside the family, Abigail Adams likely would ... | |
| 19th century courting... | 1/10/2009 |
| Q: I am looking for some details on what courting practices/rituals went on between single men and ... A: If the couple was from a "good family" (i.e. one with a fair amount of wealth and property) there ... | |
| Abigail Adams | 1/10/2009 |
| Q: Did Abigail Adams have an influence on any specific events? Did she influence anyone during her ... A: Abigail Adams was a close political adviser to her husband John. Most of her advise was in private ... | |
| research for children's fiction | 1/9/2009 |
| Q: I am writing a novel for middle-school aged children that involves the life of Magellan. Using a ... A: He Megan, Magellan was killed in battle during a fight with natives in the Philippines. Perhaps ... | |
| Byzantine Empire? | 1/7/2009 |
| Q: I just had a quick question to clarify something in the Byzantine Empire. It involved Justinian and ... A: Like most governments of that time, the Byzantine Empire had the heads of society controlling both ... | |
| Silence dogood letters | 12/19/2008 |
| Q: My name is Cole OehlersI'm reasearching for history day. my subject isBenjamin Franklin's Silence ... A: I'm not sure the letters that Franklin wrote under the false identity of Silence Dogood had much of ... | |
| Abigail Adams | 12/14/2008 |
| Q: Did Abigail Adams influence anything or anyone when she went with herhusand to France? Did she ... A: While in France, Abigail formed a close friendship with Thomas Jefferson. She has not influence any ... | |
| Karl Marx / Capitalism | 12/6/2008 |
| Q: What influence did Karl Marx have on capitalism? A: Karl Marx was a strong opponent of capitalism, which he saw as benefiting a small group of elites at ... | |
| Enlightenment | 12/3/2008 |
| Q: Im looking for an explanation of the Enlightenment. Does it really just boil down to a time where ... A: The Enlightenment era was a time when it was popular among elites to focus on science, logic, ... | |
| Mao Tse-Tung | 11/18/2008 |
| Q: I am doing a paper on Mao Tse-Tung and i feel like i am missing something on some of his ideals. I ... A: Mao was a Chinese communist focused on bringing equality to China and overthrowing the upper classes ... | |
| AP US history | 11/12/2008 |
| Q: I have this to write an outline on this question, but I really have no idea how to annswer it. “The ... A: The common criticism of the Constitution at the time it was ratified was that it was restricting ... | |
| immigration of italians 1620-1780 | 11/12/2008 |
| Q: hopefully you can answer my questions. Do you know by any chance what the immigrant experience was ... A: Prior to the mid-1800's very few Italians came to America as colonists. Indeed there was not even ... | |
| jamestown | 10/31/2008 |
| Q: how was jamestown portrayed to prospective settlers? and what words and image were used to make it ... A: The exact details of what was said to the original settlers has not been recorded, at least as far ... | |
| colonial connecticut | 10/17/2008 |
| Q: Mike: I'm confused about colonial Connecticut's political history. I thought it got a royal charter ... A: Connecticut was first settled by British Colonists from Massachusetts in the 1630's. At that point, ... | |
| Daniel Boone | 10/15/2008 |
| Q: I have reason to believe my family moved from the Yadkin Vally of NC to Kentucky with Mr. Boone. ... A: I am not aware of an exhaustive list, although this account lists a number of individuals by name: ... | |
| Evolution of Government | 10/11/2008 |
| Q: 1. What problems did the United States fact after gaining independence from Great Britain? 2. How ... A: Those are some rather broad questions, but here is a summary: The government had lots of problems. ... | |
| Roman Armor Designs and Information | 10/8/2008 |
| Q: When did the Romans start to dress with Armor? History shows that the styles changed from a tie up ... A: Armor has varied over various civilizations. You can find a good summary here: ... | |
| Spanish vs English Southern | 10/6/2008 |
| Q: In your expert opinion, which colonies were more economically successful, the southern English or ... A: The Spanish probably benefited more at the time. They looted most of Latin American, bringing back ... | |
| 1700-1800 History | 10/6/2008 |
| Q: Im doing a project on SOuth Carolina in the 1700's. I have a few Questions. 1. What were their ... A: Most South Carolinians lived in simply one story homes made out of wood (a few wealthier people may ... | |
| The first four presidents of the United States. | 10/5/2008 |
| Q: Where did they live during their presidency and how did they travel from place to place? A: Washington lived first in New York City, which was the Capital. Later he moved to Philadelphia when ... | |
| Allies and the war | 9/30/2008 |
| Q: What was the greatest area in which the allies had the decided advantage in and how did that ... A: The biggest advantage was the availability of natural resources needed to build a powerful military ... | |
| Shooting Licenses | 9/27/2008 |
| Q: You did say you would have a go at anything! I'm a member of a local history group that researches ... A: I am really just guessing here, but I would suspect such licenses were granted by the Sheriff's ... | |
| Eliza Lucas Pinckney | 9/27/2008 |
| Q: how did local and international politics shape the life of Eliza Lucas Pickney? ANSWER: Hi Kathy, ... A: Other than the fact that women were not allowed to participate in local politics, I'm not sure how ... | |
| Eliza Lucas Pinckney | 9/26/2008 |
| Q: how did local and international politics shape the life of Eliza Lucas Pickney? A: Eliza Lucas Pinckney had a rather limited life due to the fact that women were not permitted to play ... | |
| Money | 9/26/2008 |
| Q: Why was money made green instead of another color? Is there a significance or meaning to the color? A: Most of the world's money is not green and until the Civil War, the US did not have green money ... | |
| American History | 9/26/2008 |
| Q: What were the major achievements and disappointments of radical reconstruction? A: Radical Reconstruction was primarily designed to punish the South for trying to leave the Union, and ... | |
| HISTORY | 9/22/2008 |
| Q: CAN YOU EXPLAIN THE POLITICAL, SOCIAL AND RELIGIOUS FACTORS THAT LED TO ENGLISH COLONIZATION IN ... A: The main factor for the British government was economic. Spain was collecting huge wealth from its ... | |
| American History | 9/21/2008 |
| Q: Here is my question... If you had to choose a party , Federalist or Republican which would you feel ... A: I presume you are talking about the Federalist and Republican parties of the early 1800's. As such, ... | |
| Age of Exploration | 9/3/2008 |
| Q: What are some reasons that so many countries took part in the age of exploration? If you could just ... A: The main reason was in order to get rich. Columbus' original voyage was done in hopes of finding a ... | |
| country name | 8/30/2008 |
| Q: Who gave name India to Bharat (Hindustan) A: All three names for the subcontinent: India, Bharat, and Hindustan have rather ancient roots. ... | |
| history | 8/27/2008 |
| Q: I have a really big essay soon and i have to answer a question. What part did Jamestown and ... A: He Shelby, Jamestown was one of the first permanent British colonies in North America. You can ... | |
| student slate | 8/22/2008 |
| Q: I was going through some of my grandmother's items after she passed away and ran across a student ... A: Double slates, as you describe first were made in the 1860's. It is rather difficult to judge the ... | |
| love history | 8/15/2008 |
| Q: plz don't scoff! fell in love w history reading all James Mitchner & Leon Uris. Might you recommend ... A: I don't read a lot of fiction myself, but I hear Pearl S Buck is similar to folks like Mitchner. If ... | |
| Forgotten Figure | 8/12/2008 |
| Q: I am looking for a historical figure who has been almost completely (completely would be nice, but ... A: How about Robert Morris. I have always seen him as one of the most under-rated founding fathers. ... | |
| 19th century Boston | 8/9/2008 |
| Q: Can you give me an idea of what housing looked like in Boston pre civil war. Where would ordinary ... A: In that period, buildings were rather simple. Most poorer people lived in single story wooden ... | |
| Middle Colonies family | 7/24/2008 |
| Q: In the 1600's and 1700's, what was the family relationships in the Middle Colonies? Or what was ... A: Like New England, Middle Colonies were primarily family owned farming communities. Extended ... | |
| GENGHIS KHAN | 7/18/2008 |
| Q: Genghis Khan strictly prohibited people from bathing or washing clothes in rivers after a rain storm ... A: Like many ancient laws, this edict did not provide a reason. The Yasa Code actually prevented ... | |
| Wild B ill Hickock | 7/16/2008 |
| Q: In cleaning out some old boxes today I found a picture of someone I believe may be Wild Bill ... A: Probably the easiest way is to compare the picture with known pictures of Hickock. If you go to ... | |
| 1850 goldrush | 6/23/2008 |
| Q: My son is doing a project on the Australian goldrush in 1850's and needs to know a little about four ... A: I think the biggest affect was the population as immigrants rushed in to make money. The population ... | |
| Mourning | 6/11/2008 |
| Q: Would a 13 year old girl mourn her mother's death during the 1860's? If so, what sort of stuff would ... A: Different situations would probably vary as to how a child of that age would mourn a parent's death. ... | |
| health | 6/5/2008 |
| Q: Other than herbal and homeopathy,what are some available healthcare in the 1700's? A: There was very little medical care available at the time. A doctor could set a broken bone. Very ... | |
| Claudius | 6/1/2008 |
| Q: I need help. I need to prove why claudius was a bad roman emperor. maddy A: Given that Claudius was born with various physical defects and thought to be a mental incompetent, ... | |
| praetorian army | 5/18/2008 |
| Q: could you say something about what was so political in this army. why could they make or break an ... A: The Praetorian Guard serves as the personal bodyguard of the Emperor of Rome. If the Guard decided ... | |
| history | 4/26/2008 |
| Q: Can you help me with more background on Hezbollah? And with The real reason behind Charlie Wilson's ... A: You can read a good summary of Hezbollah at this BBC web site: ... | |
| French West Indies | 4/25/2008 |
| Q: It's me with the historical novel again...let me tell you I say "oops" and "ohhhh, shooooot..." a ... A: 1795 was a bad time for French ship to get stuck in the West Indies. France was at war with Britain ... | |
| The making of a historian | 4/17/2008 |
| Q: This is pretty much a question of opinion. I am a current university history major and in my senior ... A: A historian, of course, is not a strictly licensed or credentialed field like being a medical doctor ... | |
| Jobs in 1700 England | 4/7/2008 |
| Q: I was wondering what type of jobs were typical in England in the 1700's. Also, what jobs made a ... A: Overwhelmingly the main job in 1700 England was farming. Like most of the world, England was a ... | |
| us history | 4/6/2008 |
| Q: You see Im in this class and half of us don't have the book because the book store kept telling us ... A: If the answers are specific to a particular book, I'm not sure how much help I can be without the ... | |
| History | 3/24/2008 |
| Q: Between the time of the European invasion and 1830, what was the nature of Euro-American relations ... A: There was not one single policy with the relations of Native Americans and the European Colonists. ... | |
| entertainment | 3/23/2008 |
| Q: What type of entertainment was there for the poorer people in c.1789? Thanks A: Unlike today, there was not very much public entertainment for poor people. Wealthier people in ... | |
| Portugal and England | 3/21/2008 |
| Q: I've been plugging away on a historical novel for about a year now, and the more research I do, the ... A: I'm not overly famailiar with that area, but you might find this paper, and the sources it cites, to ... | |
| American History | 3/5/2008 |
| Q: Between 1787 and 1836, Southern and Northern interests were often at odds, and at times, tensions ... A: Two good sectional issues are the Embargo of 1807 and the Missouri Compromise of 1820. You can get ... | |
| America's History (until 1877) | 2/26/2008 |
| Q: What is the impact of English events on colonial trade? I know it involves the British empire in ... A: As far as British colonies, British law pretty much required that all trade go through England and ... | |
| expanding the nation | 2/18/2008 |
| Q: What was the impact did immigration have on America's demographic, economic, and political climate ... A: In the mid 19th century most immigration was coming from Ireland and later Italy. Demographically ... | |
| medieval life | 2/7/2008 |
| Q: My daughter has to write a book for young children on how to survive a medieval winter (as a ... A: Much of winter was trying to keep warm. Wool clothing and blankets were essential. Gathering ... | |
| Middle Colonies | 2/3/2008 |
| Q: New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey & Delaware (Middle Colonies) How did these colonies use natural ... A: The middle colonies grew a lot of food groups, including corn and grains. They also raised cattle, ... | |
| civil marriage history/ monogamy | 1/24/2008 |
| Q: How did monogamy among people start? A: I am not sure anyone can point to a single time when it started. Many ancient people in pre-history ... | |
| Origin of a word | 1/5/2008 |
| Q: I have been trying to find where and when and why the term "late" meaning someone is deceased comes ... A: Pinning down word origins can be difficult and are a matter of dispute. There are a couple of ... | |
| Aztec civilization | 1/1/2008 |
| Q: What are a few reasons why the Aztec civilization declined? A: The main reason for the fall of the Aztec civilization was the arrival of the Spanish Conquistadors. ... | |
| feudalism | 12/18/2007 |
| Q: isn't Bhutan a feudal country? A: Some people use the term "feudal" to refer to a country that has a rather authoritarian and ... | |
| feudalism | 12/16/2007 |
| Q: hey, can you please tell me an example of a country that uses feudalism today? A: Feudalism was a medieval system where warrior leaders of tribes pledged military and economic ... | |
| help me for searching my topic please.. | 12/14/2007 |
| Q: help.. my name is andri, i'm from indonesia. i'm student in russian major. i have difficulties ... A: First let me say this is not a strong area of my expertise, but I suppose if I had to come up with a ... | |
| 1700s | 12/6/2007 |
| Q: what were most reasons people from europe cities left to come to america and what did they plan to ... A: Many came for different reasons. One of the most celebrated reasons is religious liberty. This is ... | |
| maryland | 12/6/2007 |
| Q: who was the first leader of maryland? A: Cecil Calvert, also known as Lord Baltimore, was the founder of the Maryland Colony and was ... | |
| i'm wrighting a book, i am looking for some information on mid 1600's | 11/29/2007 |
| Q: I would like to know of the family formation, of refining schools just general, clothing , the ... A: That time perios was a rather turbulent one for England (the UK was not formed until 1707). You had ... | |
| hi | 11/19/2007 |
| Q: I go to MBMS and we are learning about our history in America and what is the general over view of ... A: The French and Indian War was a component of the Seven Years War between France and England. That ... | |
| Female Exploration and Discovery | 11/3/2007 |
| Q: Were there any European women famous in the late 17th and early 18th centuries noted for their ... A: There really were not many. Some women would accompany their husbands or fathers to help colonies ... | |
| Why did the Spanish Settle in South America | 10/31/2007 |
| Q: Hey Michael- Im a year 10 student currently studying the settlement of Easth South America. I was ... A: For most of the early years of colonization, the Spanish were obsessed with finding gold in the ... | |
| citizenship | 10/30/2007 |
| Q: My citizenship class is going to have debate (Federalists vs. Antifederalists) on the Constitution. ... A: George Mason was primarily concerned with the lack of a Bill of Rights and the power of the Federal ... | |
| Stages of Empire | 10/27/2007 |
| Q: During our lunch conversation at work last week the topic turned to history along with the present ... A: I'm not really familiar to the reference. Historians have divided America's different empire ... | |
| Napoleon and his view on women | 10/22/2007 |
| Q: In general what was Napoleon's view on women? A: There was actually an interesting book on this topic published this year: ... | |
| Settlement of South America | 10/22/2007 |
| Q: I am somewhat familiar with how North America(Us/Canada) was settled-basically the displacement of ... A: Most of South and Central America developed as Spanish colonies. The one major exception was Brazil ... | |
| history | 10/17/2007 |
| Q: How did Americans consider themselves different from Europeans at the turn of the century? (19th ... A: In many ways at the end of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Americans were trying to emulate ... | |
| person of importance 1850-1908 | 10/10/2007 |
| Q: I need some names of people who made a difference in the world in the late 1800's but are not ... A: Probably one of the most famous people of the era was Queen Victoria of Britain. That period is ... | |
| Days of the week | 10/7/2007 |
| Q: Who named the days of the week and is there a meaning to each day? A: In English the days of the week are variations on days named for mythical gods primarily. Sunday is ... | |
| 1700 English Colonists | 10/4/2007 |
| Q: Why did English Colonists in the early 1700's become frustrated with English rule? A: The Colonists were primarily upset by new British policies in the 1760's establishing new taxes on ... | |
| New England vs. Chesapeake | 9/26/2007 |
| Q: Troy, I have been reading a book called "American Colonies", and it is quite interesting. When ... A: The New England colonies were founded by what would today be considered fundamentalists. These ... | |
| essay question. | 9/24/2007 |
| Q: In the middle of the 17th century, Great Britain's North American colonies were predominantly white, ... A: Actually, in the middle of the 17th Century the colonies were primarily populated by Native ... | |
| Henry V11 | 9/22/2007 |
| Q: Why did Henry V11 break with Rome? A: Henry VII did not break with Rome. However, King Henry VIII did. His dispute had to do with the ... | |
| RE: English History 1700's | 9/18/2007 |
| Q: How did rich people live eg. leisure/entertainment/housing/jobs/food/ clothing. technology. Also ... A: In Britain, there were small numbers of aristocrats who lived fairly luxurious lives. The lived in ... | |
| History Question | 9/16/2007 |
| Q: My names Danielle.. I have two questions that I just can't figure out the answer to. Please help! ... A: For 1. I wlud go with D. For 2. I don't really think either were true. African Americans were ... | |
| World History | 9/6/2007 |
| Q: I have been reading on Napoleon Bonaparte and came upon lots of quotes of his. One that I wonder ... A: The full quote reads: "I am the signet which marks the page where the revolution has been stopped; ... | |
| Cold War | 9/3/2007 |
| Q: i just wanted to know the reasons why the Cold War came to an end apart from the disintegration of ... A: The Cold War would not have ended had the USSR decided not to change its policies. There were, ... | |
| world war I and aftermath | 9/2/2007 |
| Q: "World War I marked the end of an era of optimism which was based on the belief that science and ... A: Prior to WWI, the world had been through a relativly long period of peace. The standard of living ... | |
| Cold War | 8/28/2007 |
| Q: i just wanted to know the reasons why the Cold War came to an end apart from the disintegration of ... A: The Cold War essentially ended because the Soviet Union decided it was no longer in their interest ... | |
| I really need help with this AP us history essay... im really stuck | 8/9/2007 |
| Q: The question I have to answer is this :To what extent did the compromises made during the writing ... A: The Founding Fathers did not make a lot of compromises regarding slavery in the Constitution. ... | |
| England | 8/6/2007 |
| Q: Could you please tell me who was the first king (or queen) of England to visit the United States? ... A: King George VI, father of the current Queen Elizabeth was the first British Monarch to visit the US ... | |
| WWII | 7/23/2007 |
| Q: Why was World War II so destructive for so many people around the world? Describe at least two ... A: WWII was destructive because it was a total war where all countries did whatever they could to win. ... | |
| U.S. History | 7/20/2007 |
| Q: 1. What reasons might there have been for the Native Americans to attack frontier settlements? 2. ... A: 1. The main reason for smaller attacks is that the settlers had things the natives wanted. Settlers ... | |
| Roman Warfare | 6/22/2007 |
| Q: I am doing an assignment in S.O.S.E about Roman Warfare. A question I am finding it hard to get an ... A: Like most empires, Rome acted out of self-interest. There were not many other large countries in ... | |
| World History | 6/20/2007 |
| Q: Napoleon said " Iam the signet which marks the page where the revolution has been stopped" ... A: I think Napoleon was trying to say that his rise to power ended the turmoil and chaotic change that ... | |
| Nation of Nations questions | 6/15/2007 |
| Q: I really need help with these question I have search in my History book and can not find the answers ... A: 1. After the Seven Years War ended, Britain had undisputed control of North America, a group of very ... | |
| civil war grenades | 6/6/2007 |
| Q: I wanted to know if having a grenade with the letter on it is a civil war grenade? Also did they ... A: Civil War hand genades look very different from modern ones. You probably would not recognize them ... | |
| women's work | 5/21/2007 |
| Q: im doing a term paper and im comparing the black and white women to show the similaritys and ... A: Of course, everyone's experiences are different. Most white women lived on small farms without ... | |
| 18th century help | 5/20/2007 |
| Q: I am working on finals and one of the questions i have to answer in my project is: Establish a ... A: Different colonies used all sorts of monetary systems. You may find this article helfpul on that ... | |
| World History | 5/17/2007 |
| Q: 1.How did the United States get involved in Vietnam? 2.Why did the United States withdraw its troops ... A: The US first sent military advisors to help in Vietnam because they hoped to stop Communist ... | |
| Women in 1700 | 5/16/2007 |
| Q: I am doing a report comparnig and contrasting to women in 1700 to women today. my question is what ... A: Most women, girls acutally, got married in their late teens. Women did not usually work outside the ... | |
| Coureurs de Bois? | 5/10/2007 |
| Q: I was wondering what colonists thought of the Coureurs De Bois? Thanks so much! A: The Coureurs De Bois were primarily French men who trapped and traded furs in the northwest ... | |
| japanese History | 5/9/2007 |
| Q: what missionairies had a great influence on japan A: No missionaries had a particularly great influence in Japan. Less than 1% of the country today is ... | |
| history | 5/8/2007 |
| Q: why did president truman fire mac arthur? what was HUAC best known for? how did the bay of pigs make ... A: MacArthur disobeyed the Presdent and threatened to invade China durning the Korean war, thus drawing ... | |
| Middle Colonies | 5/7/2007 |
| Q: What kind of Gov't did they have in the Middle Colonies in the late 1600's,early 1700's? A: Different colonies had different governments. Most of the middle colonies had private charters, ... | |
| 1920's | 5/2/2007 |
| Q: What is the U.S. policy of isolationism? A: Isolationsm was the majority view of most policy leader in the US from the birth of the nation until ... | |
| about china | 4/14/2007 |
| Q: please help me on my problem, i have been trying to look for an answer but cant find. i would like ... A: For most of the early 20th Century, China was in Civil War between the nationalists and Communists. ... | |
| Women in the Industrial revolution and World War I | 4/7/2007 |
| Q: When the industrial revolution swept America, how long did it take for women to be allowed to work ... A: Prior to the Industrial revolution it was uncommon for middle class or wealthy women to work at at ... | |
| 1800's women's jobs | 3/30/2007 |
| Q: I am doing a research paper on the difference in jobs for women, and having little success. I am ... A: Prior to the industrial revolution, it was not terribly common for women to work outside the home. ... | |
| Napolean Law | 3/25/2007 |
| Q: In this day and age, do you know if the Napoleon Law is still in affect today. My understanding is ... A: Napoleonic code is the term given to the set of laws developed by Napoleon Bonaparte for the French ... | |
| Interview | 3/1/2007 |
| Q: My 3rd grade student is doing an independent study project on Albert Einstein. A requirement of this ... A: 1. Einstein was certainly a genius. He was also apparently a very down to earth person and did not ... | |
| Achilles | 2/26/2007 |
| Q: can you recommend a book on the greek mythological character Achilles? Something that covers his ... A: The Iliad is the only complete surviving work that gives any serious attention to Achilles. Other ... | |
| Economy | 2/24/2007 |
| Q: Sorry me again! the question you answered before helped heaps! apart from the lack of people in ... A: In 1850 most of Australia was a wilderness. There was no real infrastructure (roads, communications ... | |
| Theodore Roosevelt and American Imperialism | 1/31/2007 |
| Q: I am in an Advanced Placement American History class. I am writing a research paper on "Theodore ... A: Theodore Roosevelt was the first President to push the US outside the borders of North America. He ... | |
| miscellany | 1/31/2007 |
| Q: ..very good...I suppose a sweet tooth would have been an uncommon trait, whereas today, who doesn't ... A: 1. Furs were the most common winter gear available. Fox was someone popular, but Beaver was in real ... | |
| miscellany | 1/29/2007 |
| Q: I'm not sure who to ask these questions, but it falls into one of your specialty time periods, so ... A: 1. Candy was far less common that it is today. Some times that were around were sugar candy ... | |
| beheading Louis 16 | 1/22/2007 |
| Q: When he was being beheaded the blade didn't finish. Is it true that his neck was so thick that it ... A: No not true. The main reason the French started using the guillotine, as opposed to axes or ... | |
| great plains | 1/19/2007 |
| Q: What jobs were held b he people in the great plains in the 1800s? A: Most of the people on the great plains were indians. They survived as hunter-gatherers. As western ... | |
| Russian Revolution | 1/3/2007 |
| Q: What role did the soviets (local councils) play in the establishment of the USSR? A: The Soviets were supposed to be local workers councils. The idea was that the working people had a ... | |
| occupations in the 1700's | 12/29/2006 |
| Q: I am doing a report about a day in the life as a 29 year-old confectionery with four kids. I really ... A: There were almost no confectioners in the 1700's. Most of the little candy that existed was ... | |
| World History | 11/27/2006 |
| Q: Why do you think Russia would want to keep control of these Countries?Circle the three countries ... A: I suppose every country would like to have friendly neighbors to help ensure peace and stability. ... | |
| American Afrian Slavery | 11/12/2006 |
| Q: Troy, please direct me to any online source that contradicts the popular theory that slavery from ... A: Sorry, but I've never even heard of that "popular theory" that slaves were saved from death by going ... | |
| 1700's | 11/10/2006 |
| Q: What was the religion and beliefs in the 1700's also what was the way of life and how people ... A: Most religions were similar to today. Most Europeans and colonists were Christians. Southern ... | |
| 1770's | 11/10/2006 |
| Q: How did they cure a broken leg in the 1700's? What did they call blood in the 1700's? What ... A: Broken legs were treated largely like they are today. The doctor tried to push the bone back into ... | |
| history | 11/7/2006 |
| Q: What forms did american expansionism take in the decade 1815-1825. A: The US got Spain to cede Florida. It also continued the westward expansion into the Louisiana ... | |
| United states history to 1865 | 11/7/2006 |
| Q: Was there ever a real danger of New European imperialism in the Americas, or was the monroe doctrine ... A: Europe had never stopped engaging in imperialism in the Americas. The reason for issue of the ... | |
| American History | 11/6/2006 |
| Q: what causes the American Revolution? A: The main cause of the American Revolution was primarily over the issue of sovereignty, specifically ... | |
| childs school slate | 11/1/2006 |
| Q: I am trying to date a child's school slate and attached stone pencil. It is different than ones I ... A: Unfortunately, dating slates is next to impossible with any accuracy. The oldest known slates in ... | |
| HOW? | 10/30/2006 |
| Q: HOW DID HENRY MAKE THE BREAK WITH ROME SOME ONE HELP MI PLZZZZZ? A: Henry left the Roman Catholic Church because the Pope would not grant him an annulment to his wife ... | |
| women in ww1 | 10/25/2006 |
| Q: what diseases did women get in ww1 and why did they get them A: The most common diseases during WWI were Influenza and typhus. These diseases killed many more ... | |
| colonies and rev | 10/21/2006 |
| Q: what was the importance on teh colonies geography in refrence to early explorations and the ... A: New England was cold and hilly, and therefore not the best place for farming. However, the coastal ... | |
| alexander the great | 10/20/2006 |
| Q: how many man did he command in the entire company i was told it is about 50 to 70 thousand man ... A: Unfortunately, estimates of troop sizes from those times are notoriously inaccurate. It is quite ... | |
| women of world war 2 | 10/18/2006 |
| Q: I would like to know how world war two changed womens place in society? A: During WWII, millions of young men of working age joined the armed services to fight the war. ... | |
| Western Civilization | 10/17/2006 |
| Q: was wondering if you could tell me the 2 reasons why Napoleon decided to escape Elba. I think one ... A: The King did not want Napoleon to leave. He sent the Army to stop him. Napoleon left because ... | |
| henryvlll | 10/13/2006 |
| Q: i need help why did henry break with rome A: Henry wanted to divorce his wife, Catherine of Aragon, and marry another woman. His reason was that ... | |
| immigration | 10/12/2006 |
| Q: why is immigration in the early 1800's importamt? A: Prior to 1800, the population of North America was very low. Immigration helped to settle the ... | |
| founding of america | 10/3/2006 |
| Q: I have to do an essay on why the 13 colonies were founded. My prompt reads: Which factor, religious ... A: I think it really depends on the colony. Massachusetts and Rhode Island were intended almost ... | |
| AP AMERICAN HISTORY | 9/30/2006 |
| Q: Hey Mike, I need your help badly. Im taking AP amerian history and it's harder than i thought. I ... A: The colonies of course shared many cultural, social and economic ties with Great Brtain. But there ... | |
| Georgia History/American History | 9/30/2006 |
| Q: 1. What was the currency today contains pictures of signers of the U.S. Constitution? 2. What is ... A: 1. No currency contains all the signers of the Constitution. The two dollar bill contains signers ... | |
| history | 9/25/2006 |
| Q: What was the English model for colonization (economically, religiously, and politically) during the ... A: The English were mostly interested in getting the colonies populated as quickly as possible. They ... | |
| Healthcare in 1700's | 9/23/2006 |
| Q: I am looking for information on Healthcare in the 1700's. I am in the 4th grade and trying to ... A: There was very little of what we think of health care today in the 1700's. There were almost no ... | |
| american revolution, french revolution | 9/20/2006 |
| Q: how were the french and american revolutions different? A: The American revolution did not really make any attempt to change the social or economic structure. ... | |
| gambling games played by Roman Soldiers | 9/16/2006 |
| Q: When Jesus was crucified on Golgotha, soldiers gambled for His only piece of clothing, rather than ... A: The Bible only refers to the game as "casting lots". This could mean a number of things, but ... | |
| Who is on the cover of this World History textbook cover? | 9/11/2006 |
| Q: Who is the historical figure, on the left, depicted on this textbook cover? ... A: The image appears to be of an ancient statue, probably Greek, perhaps an artistic rendering of the ... | |
| Qeen elizabeth | 9/10/2006 |
| Q: i need help finding some info about qeen elizabeth the 2cd A: You can view the Queen's official web site here: http://www.royal.gov.uk/output/Page412.asp There ... | |
| north american borders | 9/9/2006 |
| Q: how were the borders of north america decided upon A: Most of the boarders in North America, like those anywhere else were decided by war or threat of ... | |
| indians of the amazon-adoption among tribes clothin shamans ect. | 9/9/2006 |
| Q: i do have no homework iam just curious ,want to know stuff. I KNOW THAT MY QUESTIOMN MIGHT NOT BE IN ... A: I won't pretend this is a particular area of expertise, but I know that adoption did occur among ... | |
| 18th century | 9/8/2006 |
| Q: Why did Britain pass laws to raise money in its American colonies? A: Britain had just spent a lot of money to protect the Colonies from France during the French and ... | |
| A.P. American History | 8/30/2006 |
| Q: Hey there! My questions are regarding American History pertaining to the Original 13 ... A: 1. Massachusetts started as a religious community. It was designed to practice a very particular ... | |
| U. S. military deaths | 7/26/2006 |
| Q: Could you tell me the total number of military deaths during these "war on terror" years? Not only ... A: The link I sent goes through 2004, those are the latest numbers I have seen. In 2002 the total was ... | |
| U. S. military deaths | 7/25/2006 |
| Q: What are the average yearly military deaths in years that we are not involved in a war or a ... A: It's a little difficult to answer your question with precision since there are many years that the ... | |
| history | 7/25/2006 |
| Q: theory on hot the original people came to america A: I assume you are talking about how Native Americans got here. The most common theory is that ... | |
| Summer Homework | 7/24/2006 |
| Q: I am doing a summer assignment for the 8th grade and I am stuck on one question concerning politics ... A: Ok, I'm assuming we are talking about American politics. If you are talking about some other ... | |
| Politics in 1700s | 7/24/2006 |
| Q: I am having trouble finding what the politics were like in he 1700s. Could you help me out? Thanks, ... A: Ok, that's a rather broad question. Politics in the US changed considerably during that time since ... | |
| Peter de Rivo | 7/19/2006 |
| Q: I am lookhng for some information about Peter de Rivo. I would be grateful if you help me. Best A: Peter de Rivo was a 15th Century French University professor and philosopher. He is best known for ... | |
| P.O.W.'s around the time of Waterloo in France | 7/19/2006 |
| Q: I am trying to find out if a building called the Chateau Pagnon exhists. Supposidly, it has very ... A: The Chateau Pagnon does still exist today in Velines, France. It is part of a vinyard and has a ... | |
| bounty hunters | 7/18/2006 |
| Q: real question here. Am trying to back trace 3 men who came to florida in mid 1800's. #1-Baker ... A: Not much to go on with just last names. Your best bet is to see if you can find these people in the ... | |
| native americans | 7/17/2006 |
| Q: im not sure what part (example. plains or northwest) of the native americans were important to the ... A: The American Buffalo were on the American plains, and were therefore important to the plains ... | |
| 1700's | 7/16/2006 |
| Q: I am working on a summer homework assignment and have a couple of questions about the 17th century ... A: Most of the jobs that existed in the 1700's still exist today, although most of them are done quite ... | |
| National electric code | 7/14/2006 |
| Q: When and why was the national electric code created? A: The National Electrical Code was adopted in 1896 by a group of private organizations trying to ... | |
| 1700's politics | 7/10/2006 |
| Q: I, like Saurabh, have the same assignment given to me over summer vacation to compare and contrast ... A: As you may know, the way politics worked changed considerably in the 1700's. Prior to the American ... | |
| Real Cold War End Reasons | 7/7/2006 |
| Q: I will like to know why did the Soviets quit and let the US to be the only superpower? Of What was ... A: The Soviet Union did not suddenly wake up one day and decide to surrender. The Cold was costing ... | |
| 18th century English trade laws | 7/5/2006 |
| Q: Before 1763, how strict were English trade laws, how were they inforced on the colonies, and how did ... A: The British had many very strict laws regarding colonial trade, as well as tariffs collected on such ... | |
| American political development from the Concord battle? | 6/22/2006 |
| Q: Do you know of any websites that address this? -AleahHello, I have a two-minute verbal presentation ... A: Unfortuneately, I don't know of any web sites that really do a good job of addressing this point. ... | |
| American political development from the Concord battle? | 6/21/2006 |
| Q: I have a two-minute verbal presentation due soon on the historical relevance of the Concord Battle ... A: The primary development from the Battles of Lexington & Concord was that it began the actual ... | |
| 1700's | 6/20/2006 |
| Q: Right now I am doing a summer assignment on comparing the life in the 1700s', when Ben Franklin ... A: The most common occupation in the 1700's was farming. Most Americans were farmers. There were ... | |
| American History | 6/14/2006 |
| Q: What steps were taken to curtail dissent in American in World WarI ? How do those actions support or ... A: The Sedition Act of 1918 effectively made it illegal to criticize the war effort in any way. Many ... | |
| daniel boone | 6/9/2006 |
| Q: why did the various ventures in which Boone was involved prove so unsuccessful? A: I'm not really sure what you mean by this. Boone had a rather successful life in my opinion. He ... | |
| American Racism | 6/9/2006 |
| Q: What was american racism like 100 years ago, i'm trying to get some background infor mation on the ... A: Racism is a rather vague term that can be applied to lots of things. The academic definition of ... | |
| ANCIENT AND MEDIEVAL HISTORY | 6/8/2006 |
| Q: ---THE DOMINANT POLITICAL SYSTEM IN THE MIDDLE AGES WAS KNOWN AS? ---MODERN WRITTEN NUMBERS WERE ... A: Here are your answers: Feudalism was the dominant policital system in medival Europe. The modern ... | |
| daniel boone | 6/7/2006 |
| Q: hello why was boones venture proved to be so unsuccessful? and was he just a poor businessman or ... A: I'm not sure which venture you are talking about. But the main reason Boone probably never ... | |
| daniel boone | 6/7/2006 |
| Q: i was wondering what america was really like before columbus? A: I was a little confused by your subject since Daniel Boone came long after Columbus. But to aswer ... | |
| hitler and political intrigue | 6/5/2006 |
| Q: Was hitlers victory in january 1933 the result of surdid political intrigue? A: I suppose you could characterize it as that. But you could also characterize just about any ... | |
| Washington vs. Napoleon | 6/5/2006 |
| Q: I'm a seventh grader and have a hypothetical for you. In battle who would win Napoleon Bonaparte or ... A: Of course, this is just guessing, but on the battlefield, Napoleon is considered one of the greatest ... | |
| Texas | 6/5/2006 |
| Q: I am currently writing a novel and need to do some background research on Texas (1890s). Do you know ... A: This site has some good historical maps of Texas, as well as links to others. It may be a good ... | |
| vietnam war | 6/5/2006 |
| Q: I am not sure on how to answer thiswhat is the relationship between media history, and truth? I need ... A: Most historical dramas have some basis in reality, but they often present a very skewed or biased ... | |
| Napoleon's stay on Elba | 6/3/2006 |
| Q: I wanted to know if Napoleon had plans to build a University on Elba during his rule there with part ... A: I have never heard of any such plans. Napoleon was on ly on Elba for about ten months. During that ... | |
| Famous Alaska Bike Rides | 6/3/2006 |
| Q: I think I may have conflicting information about a bike ride that occurred in Feb. 1899 through Mar. ... A: Sorry I have not heard of such a ride. There was a man named Max Hirschberg who supposedly rode a ... | |
| Christmas traditions | 5/30/2006 |
| Q: I am doing a grade 9 Language Arts project on traditions. I had to create an essential question, ... A: Most American traditions come from Europe because most Americans have a European ancestry. There ... | |
| History | 5/30/2006 |
| Q: 1. The aconomic policy of giving a business total control of its development is called? a- ... A: 1. A is the closest to accurate of the choices. 2. The D of I drew on the ideas of many different ... | |
| Institution of slavery with the expansion of america | 5/28/2006 |
| Q: My question is regarding the spread/prohibition of slavery in the new territories and the problems ... A: After the Revolution, many leaders thought or hoped that slavery would likely fade away within a ... | |
| Guns in America | 5/25/2006 |
| Q: Sorry, but allow me to first be very frank and blunt. Basically, for English class we were assigned ... A: I guess the topic is a little vague. I'm not sure if you want to talk about how Americans viewed ... | |
| Hitler's rise to power | 5/22/2006 |
| Q: Troy, I am a fifth grade teacher in Chicago. A couple students of mine are doing a research ... A: Adolf Hitler really began to take an interest in politics after his service as a soldier in WWI. ... | |
| Women's Rights | 5/21/2006 |
| Q: What rights had women achieved before they got the right to vote? A: It really depends about where you are talking about. I am guessing you mean the US, but even there, ... | |
| Louis XIV | 5/1/2006 |
| Q: Any idea what caused the death of Louis XIV? I've been doing some research on his life, and have ... A: Sorry, but I probably cannot add much more than you already know. Several biographies that I have ... | |
| Plagues or Epidemics in Italy 1850 onwards | 5/1/2006 |
| Q: I am writing a book which has a character who left Italy by ship approximately 1850. I need to know ... A: Influenza and Cholera were regularly sweeping through Europe in the mid to late 1800's. They were ... | |
| Tickets | 4/21/2006 |
| Q: Do you know what tickets were called during the Roman days? For instance, what was needed for ... A: Most public entertainment in ancient Rome was free. Entrance to the Colessium was open the public. ... | |
| Why is it ironic that the... | 4/18/2006 |
| Q: Why is it ironic that the Verrazano Bridge in NY crosses over the Hudson River? A: I don't really see any irony there. Both things are named after men who were early explorers of the ... | |
| mongols | 3/26/2006 |
| Q: how did geography contribute to the success of the mongols? A: The Mongols controlled most of Asia at one point. They benefitted from the fact that they were able ... | |
| RE: vietnam | 3/25/2006 |
| Q: hey mike, thanks for the speedy reply, i really appreciate it. i needed that info urgently. ok so ... A: I'm not sure exactly what the assignment is, but what you are writing sounds more like an editorial ... | |
| RE: vietnam | 3/25/2006 |
| Q: hey mike, thanks for the speedy reply, i really appreciate it. i needed that info urgently. ok so ... A: I suppose such an article could be written. But you would be very much out of the mainstream and ... | |
| vietnam | 3/24/2006 |
| Q: hey mike, i'm researching the vietnam war for a history assessment and i cant seem to find anything ... A: Australia's views on the war actually trended similarly to many in the US. When the US first began ... | |
| Vision & re-vision | 3/24/2006 |
| Q: is it right or wrong in English language? Thanks. <What is history, when isn' t the past ... A: I'm assuming this is a translation of a saying from another language, but unfortunately, it just ... | |
| pearl harbor | 3/23/2006 |
| Q: I'm doing a paper on pearl harbor, and I hope you can answer these interview questions. thankyou ... A: I'm not sure how any of these questions relate to Pearl Harbor, other than that they relate to WWII, ... | |
| Hitler | 3/22/2006 |
| Q: At what point do you think Hitler concluded that he could take any territory without being stopped ... A: I think Hitler always anticipated that there would be some resistance to his expansion of Germany. ... | |
| Tudor-Stuart/Elizabethan Life | 3/20/2006 |
| Q: Hey there, I'm doing a History project focussing on the forms of execution during Tudor-Stuart rule ... A: The most common form of public execution was probably hanging. It was used for most common crimes ... | |
| Watergate scandal | 3/16/2006 |
| Q: what was it that Nixion did wrong to provoke the watergate scandal? Mostly what i am asking is what ... A: The Watergate scandal started when several low level people from Nixon's Presidential campaign broke ... | |
| New World Culture | 3/15/2006 |
| Q: Can you explain what the situation prior and during the discovery of the New World? A: The local population of the Americas was pretty much living in the stone age. Most North American ... | |
| civil war | 3/12/2006 |
| Q: what were the jobs of the king and parliment before the civil war ? A: I assume you are talking about the English Civil War. The "jobs" of the King and Parliament were ... | |
| Please answer these questions... | 3/12/2006 |
| Q: Please answer these questions as if I am interviewing you. Thank You so much!! Answer as many ... A: 1. Feudalism was basically a system where a king would distribute land to nobles in exchange for ... | |
| WYOMING HISTORY | 3/5/2006 |
| Q: What were the cattle wars in 1890 wyoming about? A: The fighting was primarily between ranchers. Smaller ranchers accused some of the larger ones of ... | |
| Who made money green? | 2/28/2006 |
| Q: Who, not invented money but decided to make it green? A: Most of the world's money is not green and until the Civil War, the US did not have green money ... | |
| France in 16th and 17th centuries | 2/27/2006 |
| Q: How would you characterize the French civil wars of the 16th century? and what were the political ... A: The domestic violence in France really only began in the second half of the 16th Century. ... | |
| modern history | 2/17/2006 |
| Q: who was the leading feminist in america during the nineteenth century A: There were many feminist leaders in America during the 19th Century. There is no real rank among ... | |
| 1st post office | 2/16/2006 |
| Q: could you help us or tell us where to find the following answer to the question? In 1639, the first ... A: The first coins minted in North America (not counting the mint in Mexico) were done in Connecticut ... | |
| Black History Month | 2/15/2006 |
| Q: What do you know about Daniel ''Cheppie'' James? A: Other than that we was a fighter pilot and Air Force General, I don't really know much about him. ... | |
| genocide | 2/10/2006 |
| Q: I teach a seminary class for youth and I am beginning a discussion of war and ethno/religious ... A: There have certainly been cases where cultures have basically been wiped away, the Aztecs, Maya, and ... | |
| 1600's history questions | 2/5/2006 |
| Q: I am having trouble finding what attitudes of European nations toward norht American colonial ... A: Most European leaders views the Americas as a potential source of profit and a way to get rid of ... | |
| Fabled Lost Cities | 2/2/2006 |
| Q: Date: 2/2/06 7:45 PM Hello: Have there been any other "lost cities" that have been written or ... A: There are lots of references in ancient writings to cities that no longer exist. For quite a few of ... | |
| The New World | 1/30/2006 |
| Q: I can usually come up with some interesting ideas on how to write my history papers but for some ... A: During the period when Columbus and others were first exploring the New World, the English were ... | |
| Women in WW1 | 1/20/2006 |
| Q: ok. I need some help with finding information about how WW1 afeected the lives of women when it ... A: The biggest issue unique to women after the war was the lack of men. Because so many millions of ... | |
| modern history | 1/12/2006 |
| Q: 1. The ¨Reign of Terror¨is associated with what country? a. Germany b. Italy c. France d. Britian ... A: but I can't do to many of these every night. In the future, I'm limiting myself to 5 questions per ... | |
| history | 1/10/2006 |
| Q: 1. The term superman or supermen was developed by a. Nietzsche b. Marx c. Hegel d. Mann 2. The ... A: 1. a 2. c 3. d 4. b 5. d 6. a 7. c 8. a 9. none of the above - Mamoud Abbas. Arafat (b) is the only ... | |
| American Government | 1/6/2006 |
| Q: Which one of the following provisions was part of the first draft of the Articles of Confederation ... A: It's not a very good question. Certainly the powers of Congress were limited and restricted, but ... | |
| Henry's break with rome | 1/5/2006 |
| Q: why did the pope not let henry marry anne boleyn? i cant remember if it was to do with 'you cant ... A: The explanation is a little complicated, but here goes: Henry had been married to Catherine of ... | |
| New Spain | 1/3/2006 |
| Q: I have read that New Spain (Nueva Espańa), which encompassed Mexico and the SW United States, was ... A: My understanding is that California was never a part of te formal provinces that the Spanish set up ... | |
| history | 12/28/2005 |
| Q: 1. The play Oedipus Rex was written by a. Aristophanes b. Sophocles c. Euripides d. Aeschylus 2. ... A: 1. a 2. a 3. d 4. b 5. a 6. I guess the questioner is shooting for d. Constantine made Christianity ... | |
| history | 12/26/2005 |
| Q: 1. The most powerful medieval pope was a. John XII b. Innocent III c. Peter d. John Paul II 2.Th ... A: 1. of the choices given, I would go with b. 2. again, of the coices given, d. is the oldest, but ... | |
| History ????? | 12/23/2005 |
| Q: I was born in 1954a.d. and this year is 2005. What would I likely call the year in say Europe if I ... A: During the Roman Empire, years were calculated based on the reign of the particular emperor. One ... | |
| the I.W.W. (wobblies) | 12/9/2005 |
| Q: I'm doing a research paper on the wobblies and the I.W.W. And I had a couple of questions. I have a ... A: You are right this this is not a particular area of expertise for me, but I'm happy to help as much ... | |
| Imperialism | 12/7/2005 |
| Q: I have come to you before and you were very helpful. I have an essay due and need some help with a ... A: Yes, I agree the major challenge in the far east during the 19th Century was European Imperialism, ... | |
| Russia | 12/2/2005 |
| Q: Which country was inadvertently at war with Russia between 1854 and 1966? A: No "country" was at war with Russia that long. However, there was a tiny village in Great Britain ... | |
| Abigail Adams | 11/30/2005 |
| Q: What is the saying "Don't forget the ladies" mean and why did Abigail Adams say it? Did John take ... A: John Adams spend much of his career away from his wife and home. He and his wife Abigal sent many ... | |
| democracy | 11/28/2005 |
| Q: that didnt answer my question. i need specific examples of democracy where people voted regardless ... A: The site I referred you provided specific examples of ancient democracies. If you are looking for a ... | |
| democracy | 11/28/2005 |
| Q: i would like to know some examples of early democracies where people voted regardless of their class ... A: The most common example of the ancient democracies is Athens, the city-state in ancient Greece. Of ... | |
| World History | 11/20/2005 |
| Q: The Excitement of War Why did the outbreak of war in 1914 resulting such anenthusastic response, ... A: I think people had lots of responses to the war. Some were enthusiastic, others thought (correctly) ... | |
| an obscure game in the early 1800s | 11/20/2005 |
| Q: In 1820-1860 there was a childrens game called "Break the pope's neck", played largely by the ... A: I am afraid I don't know how the game is played either. I have seen references to it as well, but I ... | |
| Enlightenment | 11/17/2005 |
| Q: I am studying history for a college class and was hoping you could point me in the right direction. ... A: I agree with you that the term "early modern times" is a rather vague term which could mean just ... | |
| history question... | 11/17/2005 |
| Q: I need help with this question... i do not know which nations to include or where to look for ... A: After the Cold War began to simmer, the nations that had chosen sides with the Soviets or US began ... | |
| Federalist #51 | 11/15/2005 |
| Q: How Does Madison refer to structurally enforced federalism in Federalist #51? A: Madison was addressing a concern that some faction might take control of government powers and abuse ... | |
| Medieval | 11/4/2005 |
| Q: Between what dates did the medieval times occour? thanks Sera A: The term "medieval era" is really an artificial construct by historians to refer generally to a ... | |
| Nationalism | 11/2/2005 |
| Q: Is nationalism a Romantic political movement? If so, how? Thanks! A: I am not sure I understand what you mean by a "romantic political movement." Politics has little to ... | |
| industrial revolution | 10/31/2005 |
| Q: i was wondering if you couldnt help with information about the area of steam power in the industrial ... A: Steam power was the first major source of power for the Industrial Revolution. Electricity was not ... | |
| Undercover Reporter | 10/31/2005 |
| Q: Right before or during the civil war there was a reporter who went undercover in the south to report ... A: Sorry, but I am not familiar with any such story from the pre-civil war era. I would be rather ... | |
| Why do some people consider... | 10/29/2005 |
| Q: Why do some people consider the U.S. an empire? Thanks A: The term "empire" has rather loose definitions, but it usually relates to a power that had broad ... | |
| pearl harbour | 10/25/2005 |
| Q: i have three questions, for a history assignment: 1.What did the Japanese hope to achieve by the ... A: The goal of the attack was primarily to wipe out the US Pacific fleet. With the fleet gone, the ... | |
| History before 1766 | 10/24/2005 |
| Q: Salutary Neglect, I am not fully understanding what it is, or what caused it the Britich Government ... A: Basically, the idea is that the British government wanted to control North America. The only way to ... | |
| Native Americans in the 1600's | 10/19/2005 |
| Q: How did the native americans in the 1600's Survive? What was thier lifestlye made of? A: Different tribes lived quite differently. Most were still pretty much in the stone age. Life was ... | |
| ROMANS | 10/18/2005 |
| Q: Was there such a thing as a hitman in roman times? A: Murderers for hire go back probably well before written history. Rome had plenty of such men, ... | |
| Sewers | 10/12/2005 |
| Q: Here's what's puzzling me. The Romans built their cities above sewers (cloacae), while the ... A: I don't consider myself a particular expert on Sewers, but I am happy to tell you what I know. ... | |
| Race | 9/25/2005 |
| Q: I was working on an essay that adresses 2 questions: When did the category race emerge? Why and when ... A: The notion of race is nothing new. The ancient Greeks and Romans certainly thought of people from ... | |
| oldest for profit business in North America | 9/16/2005 |
| Q: oldest for profit business in North America still in exsistance. A: I believe the oldest corporation in North America is the Hudson's Bay Company, chartered in 1670. ... | |
| question | 8/13/2005 |
| Q: My question regards prophecy in literature. In most religious texts prophecies are vague. However, ... A: You may be better off asking this quesstion to a Bible expert rather than me. A believer would say ... | |
| Bismarck | 7/22/2005 |
| Q: I know that he did this via military means and some shifty political work but apparently in his ... A: Bismark's unification involved a number of wars and other alliances to pressure various regions to ... | |
| Napolean Bonaparte | 7/8/2005 |
| Q: I was amazed by the answer of your previous question. From there i found that i must have to take ... A: Napoleon Bonaparte was born in 1769 in Corsica. Be became an officer in the French Artillery. ... | |
| Napoleon | 7/8/2005 |
| Q: again. Thanks for answering my question. When he was exiled on Saint Helena, was it under similar ... A: Napoleon was not exactly a prisoner on St. Helena the way we think of prisoners. He was not locked ... | |
| Napoleon | 7/8/2005 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could tell me some of the details of Napoleon's escape from Elba, e.g., ... A: Napoleon was not a prisoner on Elba. According to the treaty that sent him there, he was actually ... | |
| what exactly is in the declaration of independance? | 6/30/2005 |
| Q: I need to know exactly what the declaration of independance states? And also if possiable the U.S. ... A: They are fairly short documents. You can read them for yourself here: Declaration: ... | |
| USA: how the West was won | 6/30/2005 |
| Q: Heh I need sum help with sum Modern History stuff from USA 1870-1900 Do you no the truth bout the ... A: Manifest Destiny is simply the belief in the 1800s that is was the destiny of the US to take control ... | |
| Economic aspects of colonialism | 6/28/2005 |
| Q: I thank you in advance for your offer of help, and I hope this is in your area of expertise. My ... A: People have argued that most colonizing nations gave up colonies because they were more expensive to ... | |
| qeen elizabeth biggest promble was the puritans. what did they do | 6/6/2005 |
| Q: A: I actually think Queen Elizabeth had bigger problems thant the Puritans. The Puritans were radical ... | |
| Introduction Suggestion | 6/5/2005 |
| Q: I am doing an oral presentation on guns. I am wondering if you could think of a good suggestion for ... A: How about something like this: "Guns kill people. While this is often a bad thing, it can ... | |
| help with final | 6/2/2005 |
| Q: im studying for finals and i'm having difficulties finding responses for these questions... is gen. ... A: All of these questions are opinion questions where people could give very different answers and ... | |
| Franklin and the Declaration of Independence | 5/30/2005 |
| Q: I've searched Google, www.archives.gov, and www.loc.gov... Trying to find something authoritative, ... A: The actual drafting of the Declaration took place over only a couple of days. The only people ... | |
| Iluminati | 5/27/2005 |
| Q: Did the Illuminati ever exist? Are they a myth? A: I guess it depends what you mean by the term. Originally the term "Illuminati" was a Greek ... | |
| Re: History | 5/21/2005 |
| Q: Troy how are you? I was wondering can you help me out with these questions? Maybe you can direct me ... A: 1. During WWI, guns had become so accurate and had such a high rate of fire that it was virtually ... | |
| The History of the Gun | 5/16/2005 |
| Q: Is there a historical argument with the Flintlock gun and Colt revolver on society? and What ... A: I suppose people could argue about those gun's effects on society. For the most part, civilian ... | |
| western values | 5/11/2005 |
| Q: I was wondering would you be able to tell me a few Western values? Not any specific place in ... A: The notion of "western values" has to be a rather general one since the west is very diverse. I ... | |
| Civil War | 5/8/2005 |
| Q: Hey... I was wondering what sports did the people play in the 1860's and are there any good websites ... A: Before the Industrial Revolution, people did not have a lot of extra time on their hands and did not ... | |
| Civil War | 5/5/2005 |
| Q: Ok now I have a project for school and I have to make a newspaper but for the civil war. I was ... A: Disease was a big problem during the Civil War. More soldiers died from disease than from guns ... | |
| hitler and stalin | 4/28/2005 |
| Q: I am very confused on this. Hitler and Stalin were known as totalitarian dictators. Why? How did ... A: Both Hitler and Stalin ruled by political intimidation. They both murdered millions of their own ... | |
| Cold War technologies | 4/18/2005 |
| Q: I am looking for other technology developments made during the Cold War besides nuclear weapons. I ... A: Nuclear Weapons were actually developed just prior to the Cold War, during WWII. Of course, they ... | |
| amendment questions | 4/14/2005 |
| Q: I have to do this research for my government class, I need to know how the abolition of slavery ... A: I think you reversed the two amendments in your question. The Second Amendment (right to bear arms) ... | |
| Irish & French History | 4/7/2005 |
| Q: Yes it does help. You see I'm writing a fictional story that starts out during that time period. ... A: Charles I was King until 1649 when he was overthrown and executed by Oliver Cromwell. The Civil War ... | |
| Greeks | 4/6/2005 |
| Q: How did the beliefs of the Greeks about their gods influence their lives? A: Like most civilizations, the Greeks believed in a set of higher beings whom they called gods. They ... | |
| Irish & French History | 4/6/2005 |
| Q: 1. Scotland had William Wallace...who did Ireland have? 2. When were the Musketeers disbanded? 3. ... A: 1. I'm not sure there is someone directly comparable in Ireland to William Wallace. Probably ... | |
| cuba | 4/3/2005 |
| Q: theories of revolution between objective and subjective factors in explaining why revolutionns take ... A: Most revolutions involve an oppressive government that is very unpopular with most of the people. ... | |
| Henry Parkes | 4/1/2005 |
| Q: I was wondering if you would happen to now of any quotes that historians may have used regarding ... A: I'm not sure if this is what you are looking for, but here are a few sites that discuss Sir Henry ... | |
| Liberalism | 3/29/2005 |
| Q: Mr. Troy, My name is Andres Feijoo and I am a student at the University of Connecticut. I ... A: In my view, the Industrial Revolution was much more important. The IR created much more wealth for ... | |
| Napoleon | 3/17/2005 |
| Q: what do you know of Napoleons action during his hundred days campaign? specifically any actions he ... A: By the time Napoleon left Elba, the French had become largely disenchanted with their new king. The ... | |
| Signers of the US Constitution | 3/12/2005 |
| Q: I am a teacher of American History but my specialty is in diplomatic relations. My question is: ... A: Dan of St. Thomas Jenifer was not exactly one of the more famous signers. He was born in 1723 in ... | |
| History of the calendar | 3/11/2005 |
| Q: Do you know the history of: 1. why there are seven days in a week? 2. why there are different days ... A: The exact origin of the seven day week is not exactly known. It appears to have its earliest ... | |
| Re: History | 3/2/2005 |
| Q: Troy how are you? I was wondering do you know where I can find information on these subjects? I have ... A: You may find these sites helpful: http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13009a.htm ... | |
| Historical word usage. | 2/28/2005 |
| Q: When I was in Highschool, a teacher told my class that the word reneging was used when a slave owner ... A: Sorry, but I think I have to agree with your college professor. I have never heard the term ... | |
| Qing Dynasty of China | 2/26/2005 |
| Q: Recently, I purchased coins from the Qing Dynasty(1644-1912) and I found that some of them had ... A: I can't say for certain, but beginning in the mid-1800's the British controlled very large chunks of ... | |
| James A. Garfield | 2/25/2005 |
| Q: In school, we were learning about president Garfield and his dark horse presidency. However, I was ... A: A "dark horse" candidate is one who is very unlikely to be elected. So I imagine no one would want ... | |
| Fallen Civilizations | 2/21/2005 |
| Q: I was wondering if you know of any examples where empires or civilizations have fallen because their ... A: Typically, it is not the case that a great civilization simply fails because it refuses to change. ... | |
| cultural contributions | 2/16/2005 |
| Q: What do you think are the greatest contributions to to American culture by the Europeans during the ... A: The European concepts of civilization, religion, farming techniques, and technology including ships, ... | |
| Pearl Harbor | 2/4/2005 |
| Q: Why did the Japanese attack Pearl Harbor and not somewhere else? How did the Japanese attack the ... A: Pearl Harbor is where most the the US Navy's Pacific fleet was. The Japanese hoped to destroy that ... | |
| modern world history | 2/2/2005 |
| Q: hey there, can u send me some book titles? ive never paid attention in high school or in undergrad ... A: These sites provide a good overview of world history: ... | |
| travel from the U.S. in 1895 | 1/28/2005 |
| Q: Do you know if an average american citizen could travel to Hawaii and then on to Japan in 1895? ... A: Most people did not travel for pleasure in those days. There was, however, a fair amount of ... | |
| The Crusades | 1/24/2005 |
| Q: I'm trying to find websites and information about the crusades and trying to find a topic for my ... A: These sites should be of some help in getting information about the Crusades. An interesting topic ... | |
| American travel history | 1/21/2005 |
| Q: I'm writing an 19th century novel. My question is: 1870 - How long did it take for a passenger to go ... A: It would take at least 10 years. :) The railroad did not reach Tucson until 1880 and was not even ... | |
| people | 1/19/2005 |
| Q: i reacently found a box with the name M.E.BUTNEY DEC.24.1861 I NEED TO KNOW IF THIS BELONGS IN A ... A: You might be better off asking an antiques expert about this, but stuff from that age is probably ... | |
| cowboys | 1/17/2005 |
| Q: Could you possibly give me any names of famous cowboys other then billy the kid please. Thank you A: Billy the Kid was never a cowboy. He was a gunfighter. A cowboy herds cows on a ranch or on the ... | |
| American History | 1/8/2005 |
| Q: Did all of the colonies build ships for the navigation acts A: The Navigation Acts were laws regarding where ships could go to trade. During that time period, ... | |
| malcolm X & Martin Luther King | 12/31/2004 |
| Q: you gave me some information when i asked you a question yesterday and that was a great help. i was ... A: MLK came out of the southern Christian tradition. His focus more strategic. He tried to use ... | |
| Timeline | 12/30/2004 |
| Q: can i find any timeline on the net, like the summary of history in a timeline, because I am too weak ... A: A timeline of all history would be a pretty broad topic. I think it would be hard to put much of ... | |
| civil rights movement. | 12/30/2004 |
| Q: ! im doing an essay for my college coursework and itz title is Malcolm X & Martin Luther King: ... A: It sound to me like you are mixing two very different eras. Malcolm X and MLK helped lead the civil ... | |
| Battle of Thermopylae/Battle of Sogdian Rock | 12/24/2004 |
| Q: My questions may be a bit too detailed, so if you are unable to answer them, I'd appreciate it if ... A: First off, I'm not sure about the Sun Tzu quote you mention. Tzu was very focused on numerical ... | |
| Immigration in canada | 12/19/2004 |
| Q: Can you explain me that what is the reason for high immigration rate in canada in 1911 and in 1951 ... A: Before WWI Canada actively encourage immigration. After the war, conditions in Canada were not that ... | |
| St. patrick's day in New York city | 12/11/2004 |
| Q: I am writing an article for my magazine writing class...I am a junior in college. It is about the ... A: My understanding is that the first Parade took place while New York was still a British colony. ... | |
| The War of 1812 | 12/9/2004 |
| Q: I'm studying about the war of 1812 between the british north america and the united states in social ... A: Most loyalists moved to Canada after the Revolution. Many of them chose to remain loyal to the ... | |
| New England Colonies | 12/9/2004 |
| Q: I am Having a hard time finding information on the impact of the Navigation Acts and the government ... A: The Navigation acts were laws created by Britain to ensure that it benefited the most from ... | |
| Movie about Lewis & Clark | 12/6/2004 |
| Q: I'm looking for a good movie/video (that I can rent from Blockbuster) about Lewis & Clark's 18 ... A: I'm not aware of any good commercial pictures about Lewis and Clark's expedition. Ken Burns did a ... | |
| England and France | 11/30/2004 |
| Q: I am feeling rather overwhelmed. In 1-2 pages I am supposed to sum up how England and France rose to ... A: The reason can be summed up in one word: colonization. Both countries were able to develop navies ... | |
| Events that led to the American Revolution | 11/29/2004 |
| Q: My homework is to collect 8 events which led to the American Revolution and create a PowerPoint ... A: There are lots of events to choose from: The French and Indian War The Stamp Tax The Tea Tax The ... | |
| civil war | 11/28/2004 |
| Q: do you know anything about the civil war and i want to know about the batle on Ft. Sumter. A: These sites should answer your questions about Fort Sumter: http://www.us-civilwar.com/sumter.htm ... | |
| Ulysses Grant and Slavery | 11/27/2004 |
| Q: I have this assignment for my AP US history class to write a book review on Ulysses S Grant. I have ... A: Grant did not do much of anything for the freed slaves. Of course, he freed his own slaves (more ... | |
| question | 11/26/2004 |
| Q: I am not sure this deal with history or not but here it is. AI seen in a handout two dates for the ... A: The measurement of years called "Anno Lucis" or "year of light" is used by the Ancient Order of ... | |
| John Adams as a diplomat | 11/26/2004 |
| Q: sometime ago, I read a quotation of one of John Adams´ contemporaries regarding his lack of ... A: The popular biography of John Adams by David McCullough quotes an excerpt from a letter from ... | |
| Operation Downfall | 11/25/2004 |
| Q: Had Truman opted not to drop the Atomic Bomb, do you think that Operation Downfall (Olympic and ... A: Dealing with "what ifs" in history is always dangerious. There are so many variables that one can ... | |
| please help me i really need your help | 11/22/2004 |
| Q: the americans claimed they were fighting for the idealsliberty and freedom.how did these ideals make ... A: During the Revolution, the Americans were not claiming to create new rights. They argued they were ... | |
| History | 11/18/2004 |
| Q: I am doing research on the Rebellion in Upper Canada during 1837. I was just wondering if possibly ... A: The 1837 Rebellion in Upper Canada was a relatively minor one led by William Mackenzie, a newspaper ... | |
| Fashion History | 11/15/2004 |
| Q: Im doing this project, Im trying to find out about the different eras in fashion from around the ... A: You may find these sites helpful: http://fashion.about.com/od/medieval/ ... | |
| Antebellum Reform | 11/10/2004 |
| Q: I heard in a conversation at school the other day and it turned out to be a debate over Antebellum ... A: Americans have been constantly reforming their society since almost as soon as they first formed it. ... | |
| name of john white's granddaughter | 11/9/2004 |
| Q: i was hoping you could tell us the name of john white's granddaughter? she is supposedly the first ... A: John White's daughter was Eleanor White Dare. She is credited with baring the first child born of ... | |
| History | 11/8/2004 |
| Q: Mike, Thanks a lot it really has helped me...one more thing, is there any specific reason why the ... A: They came to Canada because they wanted furs. Furs became quite popular in France, partcularly ... | |
| History | 11/7/2004 |
| Q: Mike, Thanks so much for your help. I just have another question...when the French did come and ... A: Travel to the new world usually took 2-5 months depending on the weather. Boats were small and ... | |
| oil crisis in 1979 | 11/6/2004 |
| Q: what were the social, political and economic consequences of the oil crisis which occur during the ... A: There are entire books on this subject, so I'm not sure I can really provide a thorough answer here. ... | |
| History | 11/4/2004 |
| Q: I was wondering if you know anything about the French coming and immigrating to Canada in the early ... A: The French cam mostly it the 1600's and early 1700's. The immigration pretty much stopped after the ... | |
| Being a Gandhian | 11/1/2004 |
| Q: I would like to know if M K Gandhi was right by introducing ahimsa(non-voilence) if yes then why is ... A: It is hard to argue with success. Gandhi successfully forced the British to leave India and make it ... | |
| African History (this is not a homework question) | 10/30/2004 |
| Q: Was World War Two a watershed in the political relations between the colonizers and the colonized in ... A: WWII reaffirmed the perception that the old colonial system really didn't work for the colonizers or ... | |
| us history | 10/29/2004 |
| Q: probably you will think i am one of those who are lazy to do homework but i have reslly big problems ... A: I think the south was certainly reconstructed after the Civil War. It was rebuilt and became a ... | |
| Amer. Revolution and Vietnam | 10/24/2004 |
| Q: Hey I was wondering if you knew any similarities between the American Revolution and the Vietnam ... A: There have been many parallels made between the two wars: A super power tries to control another ... | |
| History of Tasmania | 10/24/2004 |
| Q: I am doing a I-search paper for school. I'm looking for Historical Sites in Tasmania and information ... A: Check out these sites: http://www.discovertasmania.com.au/home/index.cfm?SiteID=214 ... | |
| hypothesis | 10/22/2004 |
| Q: Can u tell me any hypothesis regarding war, and how would u test it Thanks A: I'm not really sure what you are getting at here, but I'll give it a shot. One hypothesis is that ... | |
| Roman Numerals | 10/20/2004 |
| Q: I am hoping that you can help me by telling me why textbooks still use Roman Numerals (i.e. in the ... A: Probably the main reason today is tradition. The purpose behind it was that books usually wanted to ... | |
| currency value in early america | 10/19/2004 |
| Q: I currently have a project in american history class where i have to make a newspaper from pre ... A: Most newspapers sold by subscription back then, but for the most part, they cost about 1 cent per ... | |
| Elizabeth Cady Stanton | 10/19/2004 |
| Q: My class is researching Women's History. I am particulary interested in knowing how Elizabeth Cady ... A: You may find these sites helpful: http://www.nps.gov/wori/ecs.htm http://ecssba.rutgers.edu/ ... | |
| us history | 10/18/2004 |
| Q: I have been trying to find this for hours. What was the first american university to grant an ... A: Dartmouth College is the ninth oldest college in the nation (founded 1769) and was specifically ... | |
| ushistory | 10/18/2004 |
| Q: The French and Indian war changed the American colonies alot, because no one really bothered with ... A: It really has to do with all three, but since the issue of taxation and control was primarily about ... | |
| roman invasions | 10/3/2004 |
| Q: I am doing an assignment on the roman invasion of Great Britain (Britannica) in the second year of ... A: The Romans had no problem occupying Britain. They arrived in around 55 BC and did not leave until ... | |
| Inventors | 10/1/2004 |
| Q: This is on Nicolas Cognut the first inventor of a car. I found information on him in alot of ... A: A bibliography is simply a list of books or other sources about a subject. An annotated ... | |
| american history | 9/30/2004 |
| Q: 1. the preamble of the constitution states the? 2. the constitution beacame effective as soon as it ... A: You can read the Constitution here: http://www.house.gov/Constitution/Constitution.html The ... | |
| English colonization | 9/25/2004 |
| Q: please I need your help I am student at UTA and have history 1301 I read my book, but I didn't ... A: There were many reasons for British Colonization. The government found it useful because the nation ... | |
| Feudalism | 9/20/2004 |
| Q: What exactly is feudalism? I am not quite sure and I do not need a long explanation. Maybe 3 or 4 ... A: Feudalism was the economic and social system of medieval Europe. The King technically owned all the ... | |
| old medicinal practices in southern U.S. | 9/20/2004 |
| Q: All my life, my father talked about his grandmother using an "asphidity bag" (I'm guessing at the ... A: An Asphidity bag was a folk remedy most commonly found in the appalachian region in the 18th or 19th ... | |
| The world during Darwin's time | 9/14/2004 |
| Q: I am contemplating traditional values that Charles Darwin had an impact on. I am certain that these ... A: During Darwin's lifetime, Europe was emerging from several centuries of religious warfare. Most ... | |
| year of crucifixion | 9/14/2004 |
| Q: I am intrigued by the debate as to which year Jesus was crucified in. Some experts suggest 30 AD, ... A: The truth is that no one is absolutely sure. Most people did not keep track of years back then and ... | |
| Jail Money | 9/9/2004 |
| Q: I understand that you are probably not the best person to ask, but I have a question. I received a ... A: , It sounds like jail scipt. Many jails and prisons pay prisoners small amounts of money for work ... | |
| inventions | 9/6/2004 |
| Q: 1.who invented the radio? and what effects did the radio have on society? 2. who invented the ... A: Guglielmo Marconi is largely credited with inventing radio. However, many argue that Nikola Tesla ... | |
| What and how the Spanish-American war started? | 9/5/2004 |
| Q: A: The stage was set for the war because the US coveted many of the Spain's colonies in the Americas ... | |
| Union pacific railroad | 8/29/2004 |
| Q: I am not sure if I had asked you this question before or not and I really wanted you to know that ... A: The Golden Spike was engraved on one side, "May God continue the unity of our Country as the ... | |
| colonial history | 8/27/2004 |
| Q: I am doing some summer homework, and there is a question that says: Identify three to five ... A: It sounds like you are on the right track. I don't know what book you are reading, so I can't ... | |
| Mexican-American war of 1846-1848 | 8/10/2004 |
| Q: Greetings, Mr. Troy: Three questions: 1. What was the name of the revolver issued to the American ... A: Not all soldiers carried revolvers and there was no one standard for those who did. A major ... | |
| history | 8/1/2004 |
| Q: What was the full story with some soldiers hiding in a present they gave their enemy and then at ... A: It sounds like you are describing the story of the Trojan Horse. The Greeks were besieging the city ... | |
| 1880's - 1900's | 7/2/2004 |
| Q: I have done a search online but have been unable to find a list of the governers, senators and ... A: These sites give some information of politicians of the era: ... | |
| Romantic Era | 7/1/2004 |
| Q: Why was the period from 1760 to 1850 known as the "Romantic Era"? I thank you for your reply and ... A: Although these are general numbers, most people don't think the Romantic Era began until the 1780's. ... | |
| History of civil marriage | 6/11/2004 |
| Q: What is the history of civil marriage? Of government issued maiirage licenses? What purpose do ... A: Until relatively recently, marriage was not something in which the Church or State involved ... | |
| 20 th century ideogolies | 6/7/2004 |
| Q: i was just wondering how would i answer question regarding to 20th century ideoglogy? Because teh ... A: The 20th Century began with Imperialism well entrenched. All the major world powers had colonies. ... | |
| Pre-Revolution French History | 5/29/2004 |
| Q: My dear old mama is looking for some extra reading resources about pre-Revolution French history. ... A: As in any society, pre-revolutionary France went through various periods of corruption and reform. ... | |
| Spartacus/Roman History | 5/27/2004 |
| Q: my name is Lonnie and i am working on a worksheet for history class. This worksheet covers the movie ... A: Rome is built along the Tiber river. Virgil's Aeneid is often compared and somewhat based on ... | |
| civil war | 5/26/2004 |
| Q: I need to know how the Battle of Vicksburg affected the people living in the south? please help if ... A: The City of Vicksburg was key to controlling the Mississippi River. The river was key to trade for ... | |
| Re: Questions on certain areas. | 5/20/2004 |
| Q: I have an exam coming up and our professor gave us the study areas, and I have to write 2 essays out ... A: You may find these sites helpful: http://www.worldhistory.com/ ... | |
| Holocaust | 5/15/2004 |
| Q: Were there any major revolts or rebellions in concentration camps? A: Not really. Most prisoners were worked so hard and kept in such bad physical shape that any attempt ... | |
| Pencils and Paper in America | 5/15/2004 |
| Q: I'm working on a theatrical production that takes place in the old west. I'm wondering if you know ... A: By the early 1900's, it would be quite normal for most people to have pencils and paper. It was ... | |
| world powers | 5/13/2004 |
| Q: Spain and Portugal were the two superpowers that divided the world between themselves. Apparently, ... A: Spain and Portugal were major powers in the 15th and early 16th Centuries and were the first to ... | |
| Dame Edith Cowan | 5/9/2004 |
| Q: I can't find a lot of information on Dame Edith Cowan and was wondering if you knew anything about ... A: Try these sites. They should help: ... | |
| help | 5/7/2004 |
| Q: can you tell me anything about political or cultural leaders you know of who lived anywhere in ... A: The time period you mention mostly covers the American Revolution and formation of the US. So there ... | |
| Milton Hershey | 5/6/2004 |
| Q: Is the Hershey chocolate Co. the biggest chocolate Co. in the world? North America? or in the ... A: It certainly is not the biggest in the world. Nestle (from Switzerland) is ten times larger in ... | |
| World War II Mememorial Wall | 5/4/2004 |
| Q: LIKE THE VIETNAM WAR MEMEMORIAL WALL, I HEARD THAT THEY DID ONE FOR THE WORLD WAR II SOLDIERS WHO ... A: The WWII memorial is set to open on the mall in Washington, DC later this month. Unlike Vietnam ... | |
| "rugged individualism" Herbert C. Hoover | 5/2/2004 |
| Q: I am a French student in economics and English in Paris, I have to do a lecture in my civilisation ... A: I assume you are talking about the campaign speech Herbert Hoover gave on rugged individualism in ... | |
| War Deaths | 4/23/2004 |
| Q: Can you tell me how many lives have been lost in all of the wars ( French wars, civil wars, World ... A: That's a fairly tall order, depending on how you define a war the list of wars alone would probably ... | |
| history | 4/20/2004 |
| Q: Can you please tell something about "The Long March"?when was it and what was it? can you also tell ... A: "The Long March" usually refers to a movement of Chinese Communists under Mao Tse Tung. They were ... | |
| History | 4/20/2004 |
| Q: We use the system of B.C. and A.D. to keep track of history. I know China and Egypt have there own ... A: Most calendars make not of some significant event and count forward from there. Some, like China, ... | |
| Spanish-American War | 4/18/2004 |
| Q: I'm a 16 year old student from Australia and we have to do a major research project on anything that ... A: The Spanish-American War marked the final collapse of the Spanish colonial empire that began 400 ... | |
| States in history | 4/16/2004 |
| Q: What was the first state during colonial time period as well as the last? What was the last state to ... A: Of the colonies that eventually became part of the US, Roanoke (in modern-day Virginia) was the ... | |
| french regency after louis XIV | 4/15/2004 |
| Q: I have done most of it but I need to find out something on what the privilaged sections of French ... A: You are right that this is not particularly an area of expertise for me. But my understanding is ... | |
| Republic | 4/14/2004 |
| Q: I have noticed that a number of textbooks, used in American History classes, use the word 'Republic' ... A: Technically speaking, the US is a republic, not a democracy. In a democracy, citizens vote on ... | |
| government | 4/13/2004 |
| Q: You are the Secretary of the Department of State. You were born of immigrant parents in the State ... A: Under existing law (Presidential Succession Act of 1947), the Secretary of State becomes President ... | |
| Chicano studies | 4/12/2004 |
| Q: Under what pretenses were the Mexicans and their descendants(chicanos) in the "New American ... A: I'm not sure I accept your premise. Although the US government seized land from the Mexican ... | |
| crucifixion | 4/12/2004 |
| Q: Please could you tell me what historians generally think about Christ's crucifixion recorded in the ... A: Solid neutral historical records of Jesus' life and death are simply not available. The most ... | |
| french history: duelling | 4/12/2004 |
| Q: Im writing a critical review on the acuraccy's and inaccuracy of THE DUELLIST. i'm having problems ... A: The laws, rules, and customs surrounding duels varied greatly over time. These sites may be of some ... | |
| sacagawea (lewis and clark expedition) | 4/12/2004 |
| Q: i have a few questions but i hope you can answer them. 1) Where was Sacagawea born? 2) When was ... A: Answers to a number of these questions are not certain because native americans did not keep good ... | |
| The Constitution, the Court, and Race Relations | 4/4/2004 |
| Q: I am trying to understand a debate my coworkers are having at work. Two questions for you if you can ... A: There was no discussion of race in the original Constitution. There were a few clauses that ... | |
| Re: Ancient Egypt and Rome. | 4/4/2004 |
| Q: I'm having a bit of difficulty in finding the answer to this question, and yes I have searched in my ... A: Give these sites a try: http://www.roman-empire.net/ ... | |
| medieval europe | 4/1/2004 |
| Q: what is it? and how was it evolved? A: Medieval Europe defines the time period in europe after the fall of the Roman Empire around 400 AD ... | |
| i need help with a paper | 4/1/2004 |
| Q: i'm a freshman in high school and i need help with a paper i'm writing. the main topic is otto ... A: Bismarck is widely credited with creating the modern nation of Germany. He was a master of ... | |
| country names | 3/30/2004 |
| Q: how did Argentina get its name. A: Explorers found there was a great deal of silver in the area. In the 1500's, traders collected ... | |
| American Revolution-George Washington | 3/30/2004 |
| Q: I am doing a research project on a personality in the American Revolution. There is one question ... A: Taxes and tariffs were the real sticking point that created the crisis. But there was a lot more to ... | |
| britain invading africa | 3/27/2004 |
| Q: I'm not sure how to ask this. I'm reading a historical fiction book called, "Things Fall Apart" that ... A: I have not read the book but I understand it takes place in the late 1800's and ealy 1900's. The ... | |
| demise of nations | 3/23/2004 |
| Q: I have heard it said that empires "fall from within." Is this cliche generally true? If so, what are ... A: There are lots of different reasons why great empires fall apart. Many are destroyed by even bigger ... | |
| Constitutional Convention | 3/17/2004 |
| Q: Im having trouble finding out what were the compramises that helped the Constitutional convention ... A: There were lots of compromises. Many had to do with issues of State representation. Others had to ... | |
| American History | 3/12/2004 |
| Q: I cannot find in my Social Studies book anywhere who invented the first interchangeable parts. It ... A: Interchanegable parts were long thought of as a valuable resource by manufacturers of just about ... | |
| U.S. History | 3/11/2004 |
| Q: I really don't understand the contributed to the American Industrial Revolution and what type of ... A: The Industrial revolutin moved the US (and other countries) from primarily being a bunch of farms to ... | |
| spanish-american war | 3/10/2004 |
| Q: What was and why was the Spanish American war? who were the major players of this war? what was ... A: You can read all about the war and the main people involved at this site: http://www.spanamwar.com/ ... | |
| "Sing a song of sixpence" Lyrics | 3/2/2004 |
| Q: Would greatly appreciate any leads nailing down the "Sing a song of sixpence" lyrics. As you may ... A: The lyrics are generally as follows: Sing a song of sixpence, A pocket full of rye; Four and twenty ... | |
| History Question | 2/28/2004 |
| Q: my question is: What is the significance/importance AND the impact on world history of each of the ... A: D-day was when the allies invaded Europe, June 6, 1944. It was the larges amphibious invasion ever ... | |
| Rations on a 19th century brig? | 2/26/2004 |
| Q: I realize that this may be completely off topic for you, but do you know anything about the way food ... A: The most common meats on sailing vessels were usually salt-pork or salt-beef. As you can guess by ... | |
| Aztec Civilization | 2/25/2004 |
| Q: I am trying to help my 10th grade son with a project for World History. The report is on Aztec ... A: The Aztec Empire was best known for its development of an agricultural society, development of an ... | |
| Thee first sexual revolution | 2/23/2004 |
| Q: how similar and different were the definitions of acceptable sexual behaivior shaped by the college ... A: First off, the college culture was very different in the 1920's than it is today. The students and ... | |
| The Holocaust | 2/11/2004 |
| Q: Can you reccomend resources (books, articles etc) that will help me with my research project on the ... A: The Holocaust refers to the mass slaughter by the Nazis of more than 10 million defensless people. ... | |
| Gambling /card games of 1820s America | 2/3/2004 |
| Q: Please can you tell me what card games especialy for gambling were popular in America around 1820s? ... A: In the 1820's cards were used almost exclusively for gambling. Playing cards were seen as tools of ... | |
| Counter Reformation | 1/26/2004 |
| Q: I'm stuck on this twoHow did Catholics in the 16th and 17th century attempt to strengthen the Church ... A: Catholics did several things to counter the reformation. One was to kill and harass those ... | |
| military deaths | 1/25/2004 |
| Q: Michael: Can you tell me how many American lives have been lost in all of our wars, starting ... A: Given questionable record keeping, especially in our early wars, the following numbers are the best ... | |
| 18th century | 1/22/2004 |
| Q: In the 18th century, this man and his wife had 69 children. What is his name? Where did he live? How ... A: According to the Guiness Book of World Records, Feodor Vassilyev and his wife of Shuya, Russia ... | |
| European Power | 1/21/2004 |
| Q: I need help with this questions: Why was Richelieu determined to "balance" European power after the ... A: First off, a minor correction: Henry IV was assassinated in 1610, not 1608. Cardinal Richelieu's ... | |
| Nevada History | 12/19/2003 |
| Q: What was the so called "Crime of 73" during the depression era? A: It was not during the Great Depression era, but did occur during a depression in the 1870's. The ... | |
| Pigeon's Egg Head | 12/11/2003 |
| Q: Pigeon's Egg Head was an Assiniboine Indian who was invited to attend a Treaty Meeting in ... A: I think you are referring to George Catlin's painting called "Pigeon's Egg Head (The Light) Going to ... | |
| japanese fascism | 12/1/2003 |
| Q: I looked through the text book about this question but somehow I couldn't really answer it and sort ... A: Fascism is one of those words that gets tossed around a lot without ever being very carefully ... | |
| military history dilemma | 12/1/2003 |
| Q: i'm in sort of a bind. recently sold a screenplay with references to stalin and churchill becoming ... A: Such an incident is rare because most world leaders are not as blatently stupid as Hitler was in ... | |
| Women's Suffrage 1848 | 11/6/2003 |
| Q: I am doing a debate on whether or not women should get the vote in 1848. I am on the con or the ... A: The main argument at the time was that politics was a nasty cut-throat business. Women were ... | |
| history | 11/4/2003 |
| Q: What are two great geographical reasons about Egypt and why? Who was another great European ... A: What are two great geographical reasons about Egypt and why? I'm sorry, but I don't understand ... | |
| WWII | 10/26/2003 |
| Q: 1)Why did Japan attack the U.S. in December, 1941? 2)How did woman and minorities aid in the allied ... A: The Japanese hoped to create a larger empire in Asia and the Pacific. They knew the US would oppose ... | |
| Homework Help | 9/14/2003 |
| Q: I tried answering these question, would like know if I am on right track and stuck on one or two of ... A: 1. Under the norms of international law, neutral countries may carry on certain trade, but may not ... | |
| Eclipse | 9/10/2003 |
| Q: I hope you can help me. I know that there was an explorer, (I believe Spanish) who tricked the ... A: Christopher Columbus used this trick to gain greater cooperation from a group of natives in 1504. ... | |
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Michael Troy
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My specialties are 17th through 19th Century history, especially in the Americas and Europe. I also have a fair knowledge of ancient Greek and Roman History, and some knowledge of Medieval European history. My expertise is focuses on Military and political history, but I`ll take a crack at anything.
Experience
I have been a guest lecturer at George Washington University. Mostly, I have just read hundreds of books about world history.
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J.D. Univ. of Michigan
B.A. George Washington University
Awards and Honors
Truman Scholar
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