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About Michael Troy
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Expertise
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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Influences on founding documents for the U.S10/9/2009
  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 Signers10/5/2009
  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 republicans10/5/2009
  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 kings10/4/2009
  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 century10/2/2009
  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 women9/29/2009
  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 countries9/27/2009
  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 Revolution9/26/2009
  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 Revolution9/19/2009
  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 Question9/12/2009
  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 Question9/11/2009
  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. Colonies9/5/2009
  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 valley9/3/2009
  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 america9/2/2009
  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 Colonies8/30/2009
  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's8/29/2009
  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 Colonies8/28/2009
  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's8/27/2009
  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 Bonaparte8/18/2009
  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 slave8/3/2009
  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 Paris7/24/2009
  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 History7/11/2009
  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 history6/22/2009
  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's6/16/2009
  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's6/16/2009
  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 stuart6/16/2009
  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 History5/31/2009
  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 notes5/27/2009
  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 History5/26/2009
  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 discovered5/24/2009
  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) west5/17/2009
  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 dracula5/12/2009
  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 Harbor5/11/2009
  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 Horse5/10/2009
  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 Tears5/8/2009
  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 ...
fire5/4/2009
  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 Mission5/2/2009
  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 battles4/27/2009
  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 question4/17/2009
  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 Americans4/16/2009
  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 History4/14/2009
  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 ...
Prohibition4/9/2009
  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's4/8/2009
  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's4/5/2009
  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 ...
Terrorism4/5/2009
  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 revolution4/3/2009
  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 Revolution4/1/2009
  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 douglass3/29/2009
  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 history3/17/2009
  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. History3/10/2009
  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 Revolution3/4/2009
  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 Empires3/3/2009
  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 times3/2/2009
  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 ...
debate3/1/2009
  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 ...
Globalization3/1/2009
  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 war2/25/2009
  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 ...
empires2/19/2009
  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. ...
empires2/18/2009
  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 ...
empires2/18/2009
  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 ...
MLKJ1/28/2009
  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 ARYAN1/20/2009
  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 ...
history1/18/2009
  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 ...
history1/17/2009
  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 ...
history1/16/2009
  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 Adams1/10/2009
  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 fiction1/9/2009
  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 letters12/19/2008
  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 Adams12/14/2008
  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 / Capitalism12/6/2008
  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 ...
Enlightenment12/3/2008
  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-Tung11/18/2008
  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 history11/12/2008
  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 1620-178011/12/2008
  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 ...
jamestown10/31/2008
  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 connecticut10/17/2008
  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 Boone10/15/2008
  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 Government10/11/2008
  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 Information10/8/2008
  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 Southern10/6/2008
  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 History10/6/2008
  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 war9/30/2008
  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 Licenses9/27/2008
  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 Pinckney9/27/2008
  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 Pinckney9/26/2008
  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 ...
Money9/26/2008
  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 History9/26/2008
  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 ...
HISTORY9/22/2008
  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 History9/21/2008
  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 Exploration9/3/2008
  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 name8/30/2008
  Q: Who gave name India to Bharat (Hindustan)
  A: All three names for the subcontinent: India, Bharat, and Hindustan have rather ancient roots. ...
history8/27/2008
  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 slate8/22/2008
  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 history8/15/2008
  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 Figure8/12/2008
  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 Boston8/9/2008
  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 family7/24/2008
  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 KHAN7/18/2008
  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 Hickock7/16/2008
  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 goldrush6/23/2008
  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 ...
Mourning6/11/2008
  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. ...
health6/5/2008
  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 ...
Claudius6/1/2008
  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 army5/18/2008
  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 ...
history4/26/2008
  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 Indies4/25/2008
  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 historian4/17/2008
  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 England4/7/2008
  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 history4/6/2008
  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 ...
History3/24/2008
  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. ...
entertainment3/23/2008
  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 England3/21/2008
  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 History3/5/2008
  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 nation2/18/2008
  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 life2/7/2008
  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 Colonies2/3/2008
  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/ monogamy1/24/2008
  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 word1/5/2008
  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 civilization1/1/2008
  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. ...
feudalism12/18/2007
  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 ...
feudalism12/16/2007
  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 ...
1700s12/6/2007
  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 ...
maryland12/6/2007
  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's11/29/2007
  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 ...
hi11/19/2007
  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 Discovery11/3/2007
  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 America10/31/2007
  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 ...
citizenship10/30/2007
  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 Empire10/27/2007
  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 women10/22/2007
  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 America10/22/2007
  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 ...
history10/17/2007
  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 1850-190810/10/2007
  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 week10/7/2007
  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 Colonists10/4/2007
  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. Chesapeake9/26/2007
  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 V119/22/2007
  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's9/18/2007
  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 Question9/16/2007
  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 History9/6/2007
  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 War9/3/2007
  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 aftermath9/2/2007
  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 War8/28/2007
  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 stuck8/9/2007
  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. ...
England8/6/2007
  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 ...
WWII7/23/2007
  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. History7/20/2007
  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 Warfare6/22/2007
  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 History6/20/2007
  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 questions6/15/2007
  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 grenades6/6/2007
  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 work5/21/2007
  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 help5/20/2007
  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 History5/17/2007
  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 17005/16/2007
  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 History5/9/2007
  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 ...
history5/8/2007
  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 Colonies5/7/2007
  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's5/2/2007
  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 china4/14/2007
  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 I4/7/2007
  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 jobs3/30/2007
  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 Law3/25/2007
  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 ...
Interview3/1/2007
  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 ...
Achilles2/26/2007
  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 ...
Economy2/24/2007
  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 Imperialism1/31/2007
  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 ...
miscellany1/31/2007
  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 ...
miscellany1/29/2007
  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 161/22/2007
  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 plains1/19/2007
  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 Revolution1/3/2007
  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's12/29/2006
  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 History11/27/2006
  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 Slavery11/12/2006
  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's11/10/2006
  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's11/10/2006
  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 ...
history11/7/2006
  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 186511/7/2006
  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 History11/6/2006
  Q: what causes the American Revolution?
  A: The main cause of the American Revolution was primarily over the issue of sovereignty, specifically ...
childs school slate11/1/2006
  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 ww110/25/2006
  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 rev10/21/2006
  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 great10/20/2006
  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 210/18/2006
  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 Civilization10/17/2006
  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 ...
henryvlll10/13/2006
  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 ...
immigration10/12/2006
  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 america10/3/2006
  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 HISTORY9/30/2006
  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 History9/30/2006
  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 ...
history9/25/2006
  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's9/23/2006
  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 revolution9/20/2006
  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 Soldiers9/16/2006
  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 elizabeth9/10/2006
  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 borders9/9/2006
  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 century9/8/2006
  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 History8/30/2006
  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 deaths7/26/2006
  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 deaths7/25/2006
  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 ...
history7/25/2006
  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 Homework7/24/2006
  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 1700s7/24/2006
  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 Rivo7/19/2006
  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 France7/19/2006
  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 hunters7/18/2006
  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 americans7/17/2006
  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's7/16/2006
  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 code7/14/2006
  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 politics7/10/2006
  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 Reasons7/7/2006
  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 laws7/5/2006
  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's6/20/2006
  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 History6/14/2006
  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 boone6/9/2006
  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 Racism6/9/2006
  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 HISTORY6/8/2006
  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 boone6/7/2006
  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 boone6/7/2006
  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 intrigue6/5/2006
  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. Napoleon6/5/2006
  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 ...
Texas6/5/2006
  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 war6/5/2006
  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 Elba6/3/2006
  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 Rides6/3/2006
  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 traditions5/30/2006
  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 ...
History5/30/2006
  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 america5/28/2006
  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 America5/25/2006
  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 power5/22/2006
  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 Rights5/21/2006
  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 XIV5/1/2006
  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 onwards5/1/2006
  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 ...
Tickets4/21/2006
  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 ...
mongols3/26/2006
  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: vietnam3/25/2006
  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: vietnam3/25/2006
  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 ...
vietnam3/24/2006
  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-vision3/24/2006
  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 harbor3/23/2006
  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, ...
Hitler3/22/2006
  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 Life3/20/2006
  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 scandal3/16/2006
  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 Culture3/15/2006
  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 war3/12/2006
  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 HISTORY3/5/2006
  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 centuries2/27/2006
  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 history2/17/2006
  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 office2/16/2006
  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 Month2/15/2006
  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. ...
genocide2/10/2006
  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 questions2/5/2006
  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 Cities2/2/2006
  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 World1/30/2006
  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 WW11/20/2006
  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 history1/12/2006
  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 ...
history1/10/2006
  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 Government1/6/2006
  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 rome1/5/2006
  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 Spain1/3/2006
  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 ...
history12/28/2005
  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 ...
history12/26/2005
  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 ...
Imperialism12/7/2005
  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, ...
Russia12/2/2005
  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 Adams11/30/2005
  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 ...
democracy11/28/2005
  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 ...
democracy11/28/2005
  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 History11/20/2005
  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 1800s11/20/2005
  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 ...
Enlightenment11/17/2005
  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 #5111/15/2005
  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 ...
Medieval11/4/2005
  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 ...
Nationalism11/2/2005
  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 revolution10/31/2005
  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 Reporter10/31/2005
  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 harbour10/25/2005
  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 176610/24/2005
  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's10/19/2005
  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 ...
ROMANS10/18/2005
  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, ...
Sewers10/12/2005
  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. ...
Race9/25/2005
  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 America9/16/2005
  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. ...
question8/13/2005
  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 ...
Bismarck7/22/2005
  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 Bonaparte7/8/2005
  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. ...
Napoleon7/8/2005
  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 ...
Napoleon7/8/2005
  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 won6/30/2005
  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 colonialism6/28/2005
  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 do6/6/2005
  Q:
  A: I actually think Queen Elizabeth had bigger problems thant the Puritans. The Puritans were radical ...
Introduction Suggestion6/5/2005
  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 final6/2/2005
  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 Independence5/30/2005
  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 ...
Iluminati5/27/2005
  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: History5/21/2005
  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 Gun5/16/2005
  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 values5/11/2005
  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 War5/8/2005
  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 War5/5/2005
  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 stalin4/28/2005
  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 technologies4/18/2005
  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 questions4/14/2005
  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 History4/7/2005
  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 ...
Greeks4/6/2005
  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 History4/6/2005
  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 ...
cuba4/3/2005
  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 Parkes4/1/2005
  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 ...
Liberalism3/29/2005
  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 ...
Napoleon3/17/2005
  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 Constitution3/12/2005
  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 calendar3/11/2005
  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: History3/2/2005
  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 China2/26/2005
  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. Garfield2/25/2005
  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 Civilizations2/21/2005
  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 contributions2/16/2005
  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 Harbor2/4/2005
  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 history2/2/2005
  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 18951/28/2005
  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 Crusades1/24/2005
  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 history1/21/2005
  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 ...
people1/19/2005
  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 ...
cowboys1/17/2005
  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 History1/8/2005
  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 King12/31/2004
  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 ...
Timeline12/30/2004
  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 Rock12/24/2004
  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 canada12/19/2004
  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 city12/11/2004
  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 181212/9/2004
  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 Colonies12/9/2004
  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 & Clark12/6/2004
  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 France11/30/2004
  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 Revolution11/29/2004
  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 war11/28/2004
  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 Slavery11/27/2004
  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 ...
question11/26/2004
  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 diplomat11/26/2004
  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 Downfall11/25/2004
  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 help11/22/2004
  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 ...
History11/18/2004
  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 History11/15/2004
  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 Reform11/10/2004
  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 granddaughter11/9/2004
  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 ...
History11/8/2004
  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 ...
History11/7/2004
  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 197911/6/2004
  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. ...
History11/4/2004
  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 Gandhian11/1/2004
  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 history10/29/2004
  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 Vietnam10/24/2004
  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 Tasmania10/24/2004
  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 ...
hypothesis10/22/2004
  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 Numerals10/20/2004
  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 america10/19/2004
  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 Stanton10/19/2004
  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 history10/18/2004
  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 ...
ushistory10/18/2004
  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 invasions10/3/2004
  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 ...
Inventors10/1/2004
  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 history9/30/2004
  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 colonization9/25/2004
  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 ...
Feudalism9/20/2004
  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 time9/14/2004
  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 crucifixion9/14/2004
  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 Money9/9/2004
  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 ...
inventions9/6/2004
  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 railroad8/29/2004
  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 history8/27/2004
  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 1846-18488/10/2004
  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 ...
history8/1/2004
  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's7/2/2004
  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 Era7/1/2004
  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 marriage6/11/2004
  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 ideogolies6/7/2004
  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 History5/29/2004
  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 History5/27/2004
  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 war5/26/2004
  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/ ...
Holocaust5/15/2004
  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 America5/15/2004
  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 powers5/13/2004
  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 Cowan5/9/2004
  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: ...
help5/7/2004
  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 Hershey5/6/2004
  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 Wall5/4/2004
  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. Hoover5/2/2004
  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 Deaths4/23/2004
  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 ...
history4/20/2004
  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 ...
History4/20/2004
  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 War4/18/2004
  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 history4/16/2004
  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 XIV4/15/2004
  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 ...
Republic4/14/2004
  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 ...
government4/13/2004
  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 studies4/12/2004
  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 ...
crucifixion4/12/2004
  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: duelling4/12/2004
  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 Relations4/4/2004
  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 europe4/1/2004
  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 paper4/1/2004
  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 names3/30/2004
  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 Washington3/30/2004
  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 africa3/27/2004
  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 nations3/23/2004
  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 Convention3/17/2004
  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 History3/12/2004
  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. History3/11/2004
  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 war3/10/2004
  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" Lyrics3/2/2004
  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 Question2/28/2004
  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 Civilization2/25/2004
  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 revolution2/23/2004
  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 Holocaust2/11/2004
  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 America2/3/2004
  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 Reformation1/26/2004
  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 deaths1/25/2004
  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 century1/22/2004
  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 Power1/21/2004
  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 History12/19/2003
  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 Head12/11/2003
  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 fascism12/1/2003
  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 dilemma12/1/2003
  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 184811/6/2003
  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 ...
history11/4/2003
  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 ...
WWII10/26/2003
  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 Help9/14/2003
  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 ...
Eclipse9/10/2003
  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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