Reconstructing the story of humanity's past
Why do people follow the crowd paragraph? The other reason people conform and go along with the crowd is that we all want to be liked and accepted. The desire to fit in is so strong that people sometimes conform to a group consensus even when it goes against their own judgment—at least in public. […]
How old is the Gateway of India? 97c. 1924 Who made Gateway of India? George Wittet What is special about Gateway of India? Gateway of India is a great historical monument built during the British rule in the country. It was built as a triumphal arch to commemorate the visit of King George V and […]
Why health care is a right? Among all the rights to which we are entitled, health care may be the most intersectional and crucial. The very frailty of our human lives demands that we protect this right as a public good. Universal health care is crucial to the ability of the most marginalized segments of […]
What does Johnny realize about the SOCS in the blue Mustang? Ponyboy and Johnny reach the park around 2:30 a.m. A blast from a car horn alerts them that the blue Mustang is near. The boys realize that they are outnumbered as five Socs climb out of the car, including Bob and Randy, Cherry’s and […]
What led to the establishment of black colleges in the South during Reconstruction? Following the end of the Civil War and the abolition of slavery, HBCUs were founded throughout the South with support from the Freedmen’s Bureau, a federal organization that operated during Reconstruction to help former slaves adjust to freedom. Why was HBCU created? […]
Why was the monarchy restored in 1660? In 1660, in what is known as the English Restoration, General George Monck met with Charles and arranged to restore him in exchange for a promise of amnesty and religious toleration for his former enemies. On May 25, 1660, Charles landed at Dover and four days later entered […]
Does Europe support Iran? The EU is Iran’s largest trading partner, along with China and the United Arab Emirates. Trade with Iran is subject to the general EU import regime and the EU supports the goal of Iranian accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO). Who Colonised Iran? Iran was never colonized by European powers, […]
What does Valentine stand for? Valentine’s Day Type Christian, romantic, cultural, commercial observance Significance Feast day of Saint Valentine; the celebration of love and affection Observances Sending greeting cards and gifts, dating, church services, novenas When was Valentine’s Day created? 496 Why did they kill St Valentine? The very brief vita of St Valentine states […]
How was Florence established? Roman origins The present city of Florence was established by Julius Caesar in 59 BC as a settlement for his veteran soldiers and was named originally Fluentia, owing to the fact that it was built between two rivers, which was later changed to Florentia (“flowering”). Why the Renaissance began in Florence? […]
What happened cornstalk? Cornstalk (died November 10, 1777) was a prominent Shawnee leader in the Ohio Country in the 1760s and 1770s. His name in the Shawnee language was Hokoleskwa…. Cornstalk Died November 10, 1777 Fort Randolph, Virginia (now West Virginia) Cause of death Murdered while imprisoned Burial place Point Pleasant, West Virginia What happened […]