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 are examples of a natural law?
    Examples of natural law: Bill of rights, human rights, etc. Natural law is the theory or belief that certain rights exist...
  • Who removes the body when person dies at home?
    Generally, it is a social and cultural issue and not a legal one, where there is a simple death. It depends on how the person...
  • When did Elisha Otis die?
    Elisha Otis died on April 8, 1861 at the age of 49.
  • This person was the first black congresswoman to be elected from the deep south?
    anything you want except drink alcohol
  • Who said Tum mujhe khoon do main tumhe azadi dunga?
    Subash Chandra Bose - a freedom fighter said this to inspire people to be ready to provide sacrifices for Independence of India.
  • Who is Sri Lanka's Most Popular Person?
    A very broad question. Popular people of Sri Lanka have included Kings (Duttugamunu, Parakramabahu), Freedom Fighters (Anagarika...
  • An annual event occurs how often?
    Once a year
  • Name 1 us territory?
    Guam would be one.
  • How do you become a citizen in the world?
    By accident of birth you become a citizen of a country, By choice through Immigration and Naturalization you change your...
  • What year did the church of Scotland start?
    The Church of Scotland originated in 1560 under John Knox, the great theologian.
  • Result of hssc ajk board?
    i want see some result web site
  • What does being a good steward mean?
    to be a good stwert is just simplt to be a good person ar act in a good/civilized way :)
  • What important event happend in 2002?
    march 1, 2002: the united states invades afghanistan.
  • Info on poompeii?
    Pompeii was an ancient city in Italy. It was destroyed by a volcanic eruption. It is now a very popular tourist attraction.
  • Who owns a community hospital?
    In the US, many Community Hospitals are self owning. Known as 501C3s, they are non-profit corporations. The money they take in is...
  • When was Silvio Berlusconi born?
    Silvio Berlusconi was born on September 29, 1936.
  • What did Stephen Douglas have to do with the American civil war?
    Douglas authored the Kansas-Nebraska Act which angered Northerners because it would make slavery legal in the two aforementioned...
  • What does practical application mean?
    "Practical application" can best be defined by contrasting it to "theoretical application". A practical application is the real...
  • What is Benjamin Franklins favorite book?
    the physics of the world
  • Why is Eliyahu Hanavi important?
    Because hes in the seder
  • What is the moral dilemma in Gone Baby Gone?
    Gone Baby Gone is a bleak and gritty film directed by Ben Affleck and starring his brother Casey. On the movie posters to this...
  • What type of education did prince Henry have?
    apparently he learned reading maps and charts, but can't write. his mother taught extensively from the Bible, in particular...
  • What does prosper means?
    The term 'prosper' means make steady progress; be at the high point in one's career or reach a high point in historical...
  • The solution that emerged in the Missouri compromise was to admit Missouri as?
    The Missouri Compromise agreed to admit Missouri as a slave-holding state, and at the same time agreed to admit Maine as a...
  • When was sonar developed?
    In 1915, Paul Langévin invented the first sonar type device for detecting submarines called an "echo location to detect...
  • Where can you find strap-on clubs?
    in the town
  • What year were viva paper towels invented?
    1924
  • What was Francis Marion's wife's name?
    After the Revolutionary War, and at age 54, Francis Marion married a 49-year old cousin, Mary Esther Videau.
  • What are the guidind principles of the nstp?
    Nuffield Science Teaching project.
  • Where was Harold of wessex born?
    If you mean Harold Godwinson well then wessex.
  • How old is Fremantle Prison?
    Fremantle Prison was opened in 1855.
  • What measures the distance and direction from a starting point and to a ending point?
    i dont know ask a geek
  • What is the significance of 1821?
    Greek war of independence starts. George Washington University is Chartered as Columbia College.Napoleon the 1st dies in...
  • Why have black people been treated so harshly?
    they were treated horribly for the Caucasians felt that the blacks were inferior because of their skin color. Some even believed...
  • Who assumed the title of sangram shah?
    Aman Das
  • What disease did King George VI die of?
    Lung cancer due to heavy smoking. It should be noted that the toll of war took affect on him as well.
  • Why are hills called young?
    because of the rivers comb
  • How did Greece affect the way you live now?
    Greece affects the way we live now because lots of our food,art, and architecture comes from them.
  • What does 700 mean in 700 club?
    In 1962 Pat Robertson broadcast a telethon to raise money to keep television station WYAH in the air. His goal was to have 700...
  • What years did Joe Morris play for the NY Giants?
    The title is held by Martyn Paul Waddington Spencer Link with full legal ownership and all legal hereditary rights.
  • What is a clog almanac?
    InfoPlease site says a Clog Almanac is: "A primitive almanac or calendar, originally made of a "clog," or log of wood, with four...
  • When did James rich invent the keyboard?
    Funny. Cause i was thinkin bout th same question. Ive looked it up on Google and so far nothing bout james rich.....but in 1875...
  • What was Charlemagne's most significant accomplishment?
    Charlemagne's greatest accomplishment was the creation of the largest empire in Europe since the Roman Empire. This created the...
  • What does tranquil bovine mean?
    a calm cow
  • Did Spain and France both hold territory in what you now call Canada?
    No. Spain never held territory in Canada. France, on the other hand did. The province of Quebec was French. They still speak...
  • How much food did a roman eat on average?
    During the morning a roman would usually eat fruits, and bread they may also drink water but more likely wine as although the...
  • Why do kids spend more time on computers and TVs than playing outside?
    This is a question debated by social scientists and psychologists as well as parents. Anecdotally, it certainly seems that kids...
  • What role did religion play in slave communities?
    none
  • What was hard for the french to control land in north America?
    because it was lots of money
  • Is the way everybody wants to be a US citizen today comparable to how everyone wanted to be a Roman citizen in the times of the Roman Empire?
    No, even the Roman Empire was not very wanted place to live for all. By the nature of your question I assumed that you get the...
  • Should women still be considered second class citizens?
    Yes.
  • Is a loss of civil liberties during wartime justified?
    Its never justified! But, the peoples' attention is more on war (fear and survival) so civil liberties do tend to take a back...
  • What is a colonial?
    It means of or pertaining to colonies.
  • What does M mean in a book?
    Publishing dates are often listed in Roman Numerals. "M" stands for 1,000.
  • How did nudity come to be considered offensive or immoral instead of being perceived as a beautiful thing?
    Nudity - How shocking!As far as I know, the notion that nudity is shocking dates from about 1830.Before then, 'fig-leaves' had...
  • What was the site of the US embassy in Iran where militants seized 52 Americans on November 4 1979 and held the hostages for 444 days before releasing them?
    Tehran, Iran.
  • What was the Age of Discovery?
    It usually means a list of all your girlfriends or boyfriends.
  • Did the Celts have any pets?
    Yes the cleltics did have pets but not the kind of pets we have. They might of had crows or even bears!
  • What were the effects of colonialism on Macao?
    AnswerLike Hong Kong, it proseperd.Maybe because of Hong Kong. People from Hong Kong spent a lot of money in Macao. Certainly...
  • What does bicameral mean?
    Bicameral. The characteristic of having two branches, chambers, or houses, such as the United States Congress, which is composed...
  • Whats is the original name of the city Welland?
    the rose city
  • In what year was the first printer invented?
    The Printer was invented in 1654.
  • Who invented the instrument the xylophone?
    The use of the xylophone for orchestral music is quite distinct from the xylophone of Indonesian/African origin. It was a Polish...
  • Why does the spanish language use upside down exclamation points and question marks?
    Spanish is different than English. The syntax of a sentence does not always tell you immediately whether the sentence is a...
  • What conditions are fighting dogs kept in when they are not fighting?
    "i think it is stupid to make dogs fight any way oh ever dose it is a edite" (I'd like to leave this original answer here because...
  • What is correct way for designing a memorial plaque could a design have an item in motion or not such as a baseball player hitting a baseball or should the baseball not be in motion?
    yes it should, i know i play in the little league majors
  • Who found the sons of liberty?
    no it was sam Adams i am 100% positive.
  • What is the meaning of social science?
    Social Science(s)The social sciences are concerned with the study of society - in general and of specific societies.The word...
  • If the old prison outside Yokosuka Japan called Otsu still exists where is it located?
    I was there ... I think it was torn down but I'm not sure. I was a "guest" there for 2.5 years back in the 70's. Boy what...
  • What state is known as the dairy state?
    Wisconsin
  • What country did fireworks originate?
    Fireworks were made over 2000 years ago in ancient china.
  • How did the freedmen view freedom during reconstruction?
    what was the role for the freedmen ain reconstruction what was the job for the freedmen in reconstruction governments
  • What is concho?
    A decorative bandle, dangle added to a leather item. Most common on American "Western " styled leather work such as saddles and...
  • How much do things cost?
    Well it depends on what the thing is.
  • Were whites ever enslaved in the US?
    There were no official white slaves, but there was a system called indentured servitude. Under this system, white people borrowed...
  • Who is the richest man who ever lived?
    The wealthiest man ever in the world.Was a Turkish emperor named Nizam of hydrabad.
  • What special event took place on September 3 1993?
    The Vancouver Grizzlies became an official NBA Team, and eventually became the Memphis Grizzlies.
  • What country is designated as the world's capital?
    Manila is the capital city of the Philippines
  • Is television violence a social problem?
    There are many that would argue yes, although it is a heated debate.
  • How are human rights being monitored?
    In some ways yes, but in some ways no. the government of many countries are not monitoring it well. Like in Spain a person was...
  • What is the landmark for France?
    The Eiffel Tower, Champs Elysées, Notre Dame Cathedral
  • What countries written constitutions have failed to protect the peoples rights?
    Canada has a constitution supposedly to protect the rights and freedoms of its citizens, yet I live in fear, believing even if I...
  • Who granted the monarchs their power?
    For quite a long while, European monarchs received approval from the Pope, and technically couldn't claim legitimacy without it.
  • Why should the US and other selected countries have the right to own nuclear weapons while other countries are denied that right?
    Get Real!!Nobody should own nuclear weapons.....but if they must....let it be us!!!I figure it's all a "cosmic joke!"Because the...
  • Whats an example of confederation?
    confederation is smaller political units keep their power and give the central government limited power.
  • Did Ferdinand lesseps build anything?
    The great French engineer supervised the building of the Suez canal. He tried but abandoned the Panama canal.
  • Why did WTO start?
    To liberalize trade among nations and avoid wars created by trade and economic problems
  • Who is Robert Williams?
    Are you joking? Robbie Williams, the worldfamous british singer.
  • Did the allies land in Greece?
    The British did but didn't fair too well.
  • How old would Janssen Zacharias be today if he was born 1580 and died 1638?
    2007 - 1580 = 427
  • How did they preserve food during the Revolutionary War?
    by smoking the meats canning fruits and vegies also salting meat to make jerky
  • What is a melting pot?
    The blending of different cultures
  • What are the bad things about harald hardrada?
    The bad things about Harald Hardrada are that he is not related to Edwaqrd the Confessor his brother died, he was baten by...
  • Washington vs. Adams who helped more for Independence?
    Washington helped more to gaine independence and he was the commander of the troops.
  • World War 2 conclusion?
    The war ended in the summer of 1945 it is estimated that 50 million people lost there lives. It ended with the unconditional...
  • What caused the end of the vietam to end?
    Id would say the rapid loss of American lives in a War that the home front really didn't support caused it to end. American...
  • What was New Yorks old name?
    York is a city in England that New York was named after, hence New York. ANSWER In 1624 the first permanent Dutch settlement was...