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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  • Where you can find serious telework offers for people with good English?
    Fibonacci was born in 1170 and died in the 1240's he now has a memorial next to the Leaning Tower of Pisa
  • Who chose the jury?
    Names are selected from the voter registration lists i believe but i could be wrong.
  • What nation invaded Afghanistan in 1979 and was still occupying it in 1980?
    The USSR.
  • Who fought with the crossbow?
    It actually depends on the location of the country. Usually, when it's near the equator, it's summer almost all year. In some...
  • How badly is the dropout rate hurting American education and our future?
    When some schools have a 33 percent dropout rate it is a very serious problem for the future of the US and the individuals. The...
  • Did the founding believe in property taxes?
    No. The only taxes they advocated were on profits made in the course of business. This is why many people are against Federal...
  • Someone made the statement that Scotts and Irish people are basically the same race Are they right?
    AnswerIf by "race", you are referring to physical attributes and genetics, and not cultural aspects, then the simple answer is:...
  • Does the US get along with Zimbabwe?
    No Zimbabwe and the us don't get along with each other. Since USA wanted to take over Zimbabwe and failed because President...
  • What are 8 charactoristics of good citizens?
    1. Responsibility 2. Honesty 3. patroitism 4.courtesy 5. self reliance 6. respecful the law 7. accountability 8. respect...
  • For what reason were calendars developed?
    The first ones we know about were used to predict the floods of the Nile.
  • Who were King Arthur's hand-picked warriors whose horses wore different identifying caparisons?
    They were the "Excalibur Knights" or "Knights of the Round Table."
  • What is ruby bridges mom name?
    Lucille Bridges
  • How educational psychology helps teachers in class rooms?
    It helps a teacher to make evaluation of his/her lesson.Also helps a teacher to solve different problems facing students
  • Did sir Walter Raleigh have any brothers or sisters?
    Yes, he had 5.
  • What happened in the Siege of Boston?
    It was the opening phrase of the American Revolution war.
  • What were two colonies formed from one?
    North and South Carolina.
  • How is critical thinking beneficial in the decision making process?
    It guides one to right chioces.
  • Did native Americans live in Hawaii?
    Native Americans, you might say, are the Hawaiian people. The people known as Indians never lived in Hawaii. Unlike other state...
  • Routes that connected West Africa and North Africa in the 1400s?
    Trade routes
  • 2 How did the railroad industry pioneer the economic developments of the late nineteenth century?
    It made the transportation of people, goods and services much easier and faster.
  • Person that is a good role model?
    Not Miley. I suggest following Selena Gomez, Taylor Swift, Bridget Mendler or Debby Ryan.
  • Why are the party agents presents in the in the polling booth and counting center?
    To be sure the election process at the polling booths are fair.
  • What is the first name of the Raptors first ever draft pick?
    toronto
  • What happened on 29th August 1997?
    At least 98 villagers were killed by an armed Islamic group of Algeria
  • What region had a very fertile farmland and had to turn to the sea for food and trade?
    The South region of the 13 colonies that's why they had slaves in the south rather than the north
  • What is the significance of John L Lewis?
    ewan
  • How are the upper house delegates determined?
    The upper house also called Senate. The delegates are called as Senators that's how the upper house delegates are determined.
  • What is a four sided monument called?
    An Obelisk.
  • Are manacles used to restrict the hands?
    Yes, they can be, but the word is sometimes used to mean something that restricts the feet. The more proper term for the foot...
  • Where did backpacks originate from?
    Actually, there is evidence that even ancient people understood that they could carry items on their back. (In some cultures,...
  • Why did parliament become more powerful under the Tudors?
    It was during the reign of the Tudor monarchs that the modern structure of the English Parliament began to be created. The Tudor...
  • Is the caravel ship still being used today?
    No it was used in the the 15th and 16th centuries by europeans to explore uncharted regions of the world.
  • What relationship does the US have with Liverpool England?
    Liverpool was a great British port during America's boom times. Many people emigrated from Europe to America via...
  • How does fashion affect the economy?
    Changes in fashion help to keep the manufacturers, distributors and retailers of clothing and footwear in business. It also...
  • What are the names of 2 Pennsylvania rivers?
    Two Pennsylvania rivers are the Susquehanna River and the Allegheny River.
  • Who were the Marranos?
    Marranos (from Spanish, "swine") were Jews from Spain and Portugal, otherwise designated as anuism, or forced converts. Jews in...
  • What are the positive aspects of imperialism?
    Imperialism enriches the oligarchy in the imperialistic countries Arguably, imperialism was responsible for spreading the...
  • What does it mean when the US flag is flown at half mast?
    Someone important has died. I t also shows respect for that person. it is usually flown to symbolize a tragedy, it could be a...
  • Who was Phoebe?
    phobe is a girl from charmed who is having a girl just like piper her sister..... i love the show charmed
  • What is recapitalization?
    Recapitalization is the change in the capital structure of a corporation. Majority of the time recapitalization will occur when...
  • Who is john mason?
    The man who founded New Hampshire, one of the 13 colonies.
  • What is a euphemism for old man?
    The common euphemism for old person is "senior citizen". The word elderly is often used in context, as is mature.
  • Who was the first culture to invent libraries?
    A library is simply a place to store and index written works, so the first libraries existed in the first societies to to write...
  • What years was their a lighted star on almaden air force station?
    The star was on the block building only around christmas. I remember it was an project f te sergent's association. They would...
  • How did the first Americans come to America?
    They came across from the land bridge also known as Beringia.
  • Definition of mass communication?
    Mass Communication is the ability to reach a large audience all at once. Such as the national newscast on television reaches...
  • Who is a Hungarian financier?
    George Soros
  • Elizabethan beliefs about good and evil?
    Superstition 1) People believed that if you sneezed, 'the Devil' would enter your body through your mouth. Of course, this caused...
  • Why does Cambodia speak french?
    because they are a big influence in there culture they ruled cambodia for while
  • What do pioneers wear?
    clothes
  • Name some pressure groups in India?
    Vishwa Hindu Parishad [Ashok SINGHAL] (religious organization)
  • What is the name of DCO larkana?
    Abdul Hallem Lashari DCO Larkana
  • What types of proceedings may be excluded from the congressional record?
    men like it
  • How did the church increase secular power?
    malkested children to get the power!
  • What did William Henry Seward want do?
    He was the Holy Grail. It was a very simbolic life, because it rained on his birthday which signals transformation or change
  • How many teens runaway in Canada per year?
    48,000
  • Are politicians the main cause for corruption?
    YES! There is corruption everywhere in our political government. We must rise up and cause a revolution before it is too late! We...
  • What is grover norquist's net worth?
    I,have no idea of worth.But i'm quit sure it is more than you or i have.I'm also pretty certain he has protected his wealth with...
  • How many brothers and sisters did Quaid-e-Azam have?
    fatima jinah sister only
  • When did the 2011 riots start?
    yes, because in ancient India, from the early man to the coming of Aryans all worshiped gods. The early man worshiped the forces...
  • How teacher can cure indiscipline of school?
    It's nearly impossible unless the underlying cultures are changed. I guess having high expectations and stern discipline helps.
  • Why did Taft have cabbage thrown at him?
    because mr.skolny...he liked cabbage!
  • What kinds of goods have been traded between the United States and China?
    toys clothes cars food etc.
  • What events happened in Egypt in the 1950s?
    I believe the 7 day war. And a group of armed conflicts between Egypt and Israel. Egypt, Syria and Jordan, each got their butts...
  • How many weeks are in 3 years?
    There are 52 weeks in one year. Therefore, 3 years is equal to 3 x 52 = 156 complete weeks, with either 3 or 4 extra days...
  • Why do some people hate Americans?
    Some hate them out of ignorance, just like any prejudiced people hate another people. Some see Americans as arrogant, lazy and...
  • Can you use the VIN numer to find the vehicle's title?
    Only if you know what state it is titled in. If you know the state, go to a  tag agency in that state and give them the...
  • Why did the explorers create the slave market in the New World?
    the explorers used a pre-established program from England that borrowed it from ancient Rome.cheep labor.
  • What are the five types of propaganda?
    Methods of propaganda Types of propaganda: 1. Bandwagon - To convince the audience to do or believe something because everyone...
  • What is forced attrition?
    AnswerAttrition is sorrow for one's sins that arrises from reasons other than love of God. If it is forced, someone is making you...
  • Was there Nazi ballet?
    no... but it would be pretty funny to wach!
  • How old is Michael o'laughlin?
    He was born in 1958 so that makes him 49
  • Who are the first inhabitants in the world?
    Microscopic one cell animals.
  • Who was Sarah Livingston?
    AnswerSarah livingston was the widowed wife of Henry livingston!!
  • What do you think of unemployed men who live off the earnings of their wivesgirlfriends?
    theres nothing wrong with it but people may see the man as lazy or stupid and totally dependant on their partner.
  • What are the causes of Caribbean Migration?
    Reasons: Better jobs, Better way of living
  • What kind of sorces are produced by someone who participated in an event or lived during the time of the event?
    if they themselves participated in or saw the event take place, it's a primary source. if they HEARD it from someone who...
  • What are the basic necessities for the survival of the human civilisation?
    Basic necessities for human survival are water, food, shelter, and, depending upon climate, clothing. Beyond that, everything...
  • How many English people live in France?
    Cassius Clay died on July 22, 1903 at the age of 92.
  • When was gold discovered in the Black Hills?
    1874 - General Armstrong Custer took an expedition into the Black Hills and it was these men found the first signs of gold.
  • Why did the poll tax appear?
    The poll tax was introduced to reduce the suffrage.
  • How was Amercian foreign policy decisions impacted by anticommunism?
    loads of mad stuff happened some guys died some managed to survive but all in all the price of tea in communist America was...
  • What does bechtel mean in German?
    The name Bechtel is a German surname, however no German etymology source I can find can provide a provenance for the name.One...
  • Why did reagan call the ussr an evil empire?
    Be they were Communist.
  • What Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar has done for the upliftment of the 'Dalits'?
    Bhimrao Ambedkar was born into poverty, yet he became a lawyer, an author, an educator, and an advocate. He was a dalit (who were...
  • What is substantive civil liberty?
    The prohibition against a government-sponsored religion is an example of a substantive liberty. Substantive civil liberty is a...
  • What action took place on 2324 0345 in the wesel area of Holland that the 84th coy of pioneers took part in?
    It was a system to attract England citizens to move to the Americas because it promised 50 acres of land and 50 acres for their...
  • How can you start your own country?
    A political movement which replaces an existing government with one based on substantially different principles. Michael...
  • Does culture control people or do people control culture and why?
    From the beginning of time it's people that create culture. Each culture has either a government or ruler that determines what's...
  • What is European colonialism?
    AnswerA system by which countries set up colonies to secure sources of raw materials and market for their products .but many...
  • What classes did historian John Hope Franklin teach?
    Dr Franklin taught a wide variety of classes but his main class was in African American history and racism because he received a...
  • Why is surrey located where it is?
    The more popular city of Surrey is Located in British Columbia Canada It was at a point where it had the worst grand theft,...