History, Politics & Society

'History, Politics and Society' deals with the affairs of human beings. The categories overlap to a degree: 'History' describes changes in those affairs, and encompasses the other two; 'Politics' is about how people govern themselves; and 'Society' is about how people organize and conduct their lives. Questions here range from ancient history to history-in-the-making, political views to decisions of lawmakers, and present and past societies and how people relate to each other within their societies.


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  • What places were attacked on September 11th?
    ThRee places where attacked on 9/11/01. First the twin towers in new york city. Second the pentagon in Washington DC. The third...
  • When did sage kapila burn 60000 suns?
    Well the reason is because he did not like them and he had resulted guilty do to the cause of his very own sun jackal lee kapila...
  • How does trust work?
    If you don't know what trust is than no one can help you. It means that you know that they will do something that you asked them...
  • What 3 things did the European explorers bring back?
    i did ur mum in the bum last night, it was fun and wet
  • What is a possible meaning for the made-up word bibliosoph?
    A philosophical bibliography.
  • How did molly brown meet her husband?
    one day, she saw him
  • Who is alpha Wagner?
    Alfred Wagner is the scientist who discovered how the rock on the mountain moves.
  • Which satellite was used to send information about storms?
    um what about the weather satalite :P
  • What was the name of Rome's chief law making body during the time of Republic?
    Senate
  • What are example of Scientifically facts?
    one example of the scientifically fact is mostly recomended by the products that made it as in google you search for the term and...
  • What does BASRA stand for?
    BASRA-Bahamas Air Sea Rescue AssociationBASRA-Bay Area Soccer Referee Association Which ever you think makes more sense in your...
  • What famous changes did Colin Powell make in the world?
    Powell was a NWO Trilateral Member PUPPET. His agenda was not for USA or US Tax Payers. US Militaries are basically commissioned...
  • Where does the induction dinner take place?
    it takes place in the night
  • What are three reasons people were hesitant voting for JFK?
    Reason#1: He was part Irish Reason#2: He was a Democrat and not many people then were DemocratsReason#3: Some of his campaign...
  • Who was the most dangerous serial killer of all time?
    It's a toss up between Hitler and Sadam. The criminal definition of a serial killer is basically a person who selects individual...
  • How can the perceived European animosity toward the US be explained and what could be the root cause of it?
    AnswerI can only answer the question with an opinion as a British person and not as a reflection of others. I travel a lot around...
  • What is the Truck and Credit System?
    The term truck system refers to a form of unfree labor in which workers are paid in goods and/or services, instead of money. It...
  • What is the relationship between Jordan and Israel?
    Israel and Jordan signed a peace treaty in 1994. However, there are rumors according to which King Hussein, the father of the...
  • In what country is the Trans-Siberian Railroad?
    Trans-Siberian Railroad is in Russia
  • What human rights abuses did Saddam Hussein commit?
    There are too many to name, but here are a few: Documented human rights violations 1979-2003 Approved executions, acts of...
  • Why do many rich people refuse to ride in limosines?
    Many people think it's showy, vulgar, 'brash and brassy' to flash their money around.
  • Who invented money?
    Up until the Babylonian's time, money was live animals, skins, things from crops and other things that you could trade. The...
  • 3 currents events in the news today?
    Well, just grabbing the headlines from Yahoo's front page: • McCain win scrambles already unpredictable GOP race • Woman...
  • What are the educational requirements to become secretary?
    secrtary education
  • Why did kings use slaves to build their empires?
    cheaper so they dont have to bother there butts to get up and they can have a nice rest
  • How wide was the USS Arizona battleship?
    It was 97 feet at the waterline and 106 feet at its widest point.
  • Where does the word catastrophic come from does the root originate in latin?
    It looks like it's probably Greek in origin
  • What is the name of the famous dam built on the nile in 1968?
    The Aswan Dam.
  • Do most of italys people speak italian?
    Italian is the main language spoken in Italy, there is also other languages spoken there but Italian is the main one. Eg:...
  • Who is the deaf Dr. Jordan King?
    I. King Jordan was the first deaf president of Gallaudet University, a deaf college, in 1988. His deafness was caused by a...
  • What is an ethnic group of peoples who share spanish ancestry?
    Any label, such as "ethnic" is subject to a variety of definitions. I would say that an ethnic group shares characteristics that...
  • Is Ivan the terrible Peter the great's brother?
    No Ivan "the terrible" died in the late 1500's before Ivan, Peters brother was even born.
  • Which union general captured Atlanta Grant Sherman Sheridan or Meade?
    sherman
  • What was education like in the first century?
    If you were a wealthy Roman or Greek citizen, it was rather good. Anyone else was out of luck.
  • Why do kiwi's call bedding Manchester?
    During the later part of the 19th, through the early stages of the 20th centuries; Manchester in the United Kingdom was famed for...
  • How many people fought and died in English civil war?
    Over 50,000 people were injured or woundedNumber of DeathsEngland-190,000Scotland-60,000Ireland-618,000Total-868,000Fought-?
  • Are kurds considered caucasian?
    AnswerA Kurd is a member a pastoroul and agriculture people who inhabit a plateau region in parts of Iran,Iraq, and Turkey. By:...
  • When did Newfoundland enter the confederation?
    1949
  • What accomplishments did Isabella the 1st make?
    Isabella of Castile and Ferdinand of Aragon had a joint rule over Spain for 35 years. During this time she was able to gain...
  • Why some Americans oppose the new deal?
    Yes
  • What do you need if you want to be in a group of gangs?
    Gang Problem I'm in a gang and you don't have to kill anyone to get in you do get beat up but its to initiate you not to see if...
  • What Greek God's symbol is the Woodpecker?
    Ares
  • Does utilitarianism succeed as a moral theory?
    Yes.  In both popularity and effectiveness.
  • How many people are named kalaya Jones in the world today?
    two
  • How did the Espionage and Sedition Acts violate the 1st Amendment?
    They were the Alien and Sedition Acts, enacted by John Adams.  Among other things, parts of the Acts violated the 1st...
  • The jacksonian period has been celebratedd as the era of the common man to what extent did the period live up to its characterization?
    consider economic development, politics, and reform movements :D
  • Who built the San Gabriel mission?
    Father Antonio Cruzado
  • What is anne franks real name?
    Annelies " Anne" Marie Frank
  • Who creates the us currency?
    AnswerThe US Treasury.  Answer Technically, the United States Mint is responsible for printing or minting all US currency...
  • What is the pronounciation for Jesse d'Acquin?
    The pronounciation is French: Jesse = zische d'Acquin = dak-èn (like in 'dactyl'; and 'endless' but this long and very nasal)....
  • Who publicly called for a nuclear attack on china?
    General Douglas Macarthur.
  • What happened on June 25?
    Custer and the 7th cavalry got stomped at the Little Big Horn.
  • Was Anne Sullivan success as communicator why?
    Yes she was because she was a good listener.
  • Is alcohol a factor in one half of all highway fatalities?
    It's about 45%. More than any other single cause.
  • Was it against policy for a high school girl to attend classes in 1948 if she had a baby born out of wedlock?
    Almost everywhere - for a schoolgirl to become pregnant or simply to be caught having sex in 1948 was considered more shocking...
  • Why is the fossil record not complete?
    organisms tend to decay before becoming a fossil. animals with hard parts are preserved more easily. geological processes may...
  • Where does hand clapping originated?
    AnswerThe origin is not known given that its origin is not recorded anywhere in history. The closest theory that holds any clout...
  • What is the only beast of burden native to North America?
    Dogs were the sole beasts of burden (work animals) available to Native American populations. The entire horse population died out...
  • How do you cash in a postal savings certificate from 1946?
    from the US Postal Museum website: Congress abolished the postal savings system in 1966 and the Post Office Department stopped...
  • Where would you find information about the bunsenville mine?
    The Bunsenville mine was located northwest of Georgetown, Il in Vermilion county. The company town of Bunsenville was built for...
  • What is the symbolism of brass knuckles?
    The Brassknuckles were originaly a part of a trio of designs, the knuckles, a switch blade, and a straight razor, all surrounded...
  • Who invented the lightbulbs?
    Jordan estep
  • What traditions do teens have in Peru?
    Most of the teenagers in Peru . spend his freetime playin' soccer , girls spend time looking for some guysthey love to dance and...
  • How can science and technology help the filipino people in their way of life?
    science would help teach them what is harmful to thieir community, and technology would help them achieve the things they will...
  • Where was the first successful oil well drilled?
    The first successful oil well was drilled in Titusville, Pennsylvania!
  • What big events happened between the times of 1993 and 1997?
    I was fire fighter during the nineteen seventies, for both the California Department of Forestry, and the US Forest Service. The...
  • What important demand was granted to those who remained in Ireland after the Great Potato Famine of 1845?
    Great Britain approved home rule for Ireland.
  • How will you describe now the present situation of the Philippines?
    AnswerVery Bad, We are under the corrupt government. that's all how sad.
  • What are the Pros and cons of dogfighting?
    There are no pros in dog-fighting.
  • What are 3 basic beliefs that Americans share?
    AnswerLife,Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness!More like money, power & corporations
  • What is meant by the term constitution?
    well, i think the British and Spanish people went there, but the natives were living first.
  • Who are the strongest race?
    It is clear that scientifically and historically that the Albanian race is the strongest race in the World Science- Neanderthals...
  • John Cabots Son Sabastiano was an explorer like his dad want to know why he chose to be an explorer and why his other two sons did not?
    AnswerJOhn Cabot thpopught his first son was the best and desierved to travel with him also because his other sons were too younh
  • What is a kokopelli?
    A kokopelli is a type of sea urchin that is most closely related to the species mothae uchinae
  • What were the positive and negative effects of mercantilism during colonial times?
    Colonies got financial aid, but had to endure trade restrictions
  • What was Massachusetts Bay seen as on a hill?
    it looks like a mountain
  • What is poison chlorine gas?
    is a gas that kills people
  • When was a lantern invented?
    when was the lantern invented
  • What elementary school did Mateo Arias?
    He went to McKendree Elementary.
  • What is first economy?
    Barter. Trading one good for another.
  • What are some of New Zealands biggest production sales?
    While New Zealand is moving more and more toward a balanced economy, it still relies on agriculture for most of its export...
  • Where did Dias live?
    PORTIGAL
  • Why does almost everyone believe that they are well above average intelligence?
    Because it is so much easier to tell people you are smart than it is to admit you are not! I don't know if people all really...
  • Why do rich never look at the poor?
    They may "look" but they never "see".
  • Is Hannah Pick-Goslar dead?
    No, she is very much alive, living in Jerusalem, Israel. She no longer travels to the states to speak as it has become too much...
  • On England Australia Peru and Canada which nation does not have English as a national language?
    Peru as its official language is spanish. however England only speaks English as a defacto language so there fore it is not...
  • What document served as the basis for the beginning of the first amendment?
    AnswerConstitution of the United States.
  • In the peacful period of the Middle Kingdom what three areas of culture thrived?
    AnswerIf by 'areas of culture' thriving during the peaceful period, you mean religious 'cultures', then they were Judaism,...
  • In what city did the Revolutionary War begin?
    The first shots in the Revolutionary War were fired at Lexington in April 1775 and the Declaration of Independence formally...
  • Who won the Battle Of Goliad?
    Actually the battle of Goliad was won by the Mexican forces under General Urrea who, obeying the orders of Gen. Santa Anna,...
  • Who is the sheriff of Texas know?
    Texas is divided into counties, each county has a Sheriff. The state law inforcement is done by the Department of Public Safety,...
  • How do you develop wisdom?
    There is a natural wisdom and there is a spiritual wisdom. Knowledge and experience brings the first, with a good dose of common...
  • Do trilobites exist today?
    yes they do! 2 years ago while swimming with my faamily at the beach, we saw them. like a 100 times we see them. they're so...
  • What is a tyke?
    A small child ... especially a boy. It also means someone born in Yorkshire!
  • What did Eric Thorvaldson?
    He is 'Eric the Red,' famous Viking and founder of the first European settlement in Greenland in 986AD after being exiled for...
  • What amendment gives you the right to assembly?
    The First amendment
  • Where are the crown jewels?
    the crown jewels in Britain are in the Tower of London on the bank of the River Thames