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When were Electric Cars Invented
...hat has some ways to go before they become common. However, electric cars' history goes back to the 19th century, as people experimented with electricity and ==The Early History of Electric Cars==

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How did Great Britain win the French Indian War (Seven Years War)
...known as the Family Compact on August 15, 1761. The terms of the agreement stated that Spain would declare war on Great Britain if the war did not end before {{#dpl:category=Colonial American History|ordermethod=firstedit|order=descending|count=7}}

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Why Was Vicksburg “The Gibraltar of the Confederacy”
...vid, Cohen, Lizabeth, Lemley, Piehl, Mel, <i>The Brief American Pageant: A History of the Republic, Volume I: To 1877</i>, Wadsworth Publishing, 2005, page 32 ...of volunteers to fight without the benefit of any formal connection to the United States Army.

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What steps did Germany take to start the Second World War in Europe
...ations, but ultimately the primary cause of the greatest conflict in human history was National Socialist Party's ideology and Germany's aggressive policies. ...ded the first world war, is perhaps the most controversial peace treaty in history; ‘many have judged it to be too harsh and others have judged it to be not

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What started World War One
...27</ref> Germany was by far the most powerful military country Europe. The United Kingdom allied themselves with France to counter any aggression from Berlin ...the lead up to the First World War. Many Marxists after the war broke out stated that it was the rivalry for colonies that led directly led to the outbreak

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Did the Battle of Fredericksburg Change the Identities of Irish Soldiers
...esidents between 1730 and 1754.<ref>Jay P. Dolan, ''The Irish Americans: A History'' (New York: Bloomsbury Press, 2008), 6-8.</ref> With vast expanses of fert ...other. An outspoken secessionist and staunch supporter of slavery, Mitchel stated that, “in national character the North is more English, the South more Ir

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The Hays Code, Gangsters, and Prohibition: How did 1934 change Hollywood
1934 was a pivotal year for the United States. Americans were enduring the fifth year of the Great Depression and ...d excitement was stifled by the first general principle of the Code, which stated that “the sympathy of the audience should never be thrown to the side of

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How did Joseph Stalin react to the German invasion during WWII
...se the post-World War I organizational structure of Europe, imposed by the United States, England, and France. At the same time, Germany and the USST appeare ...hase and import more than half of the necessary factory machinery from the United States. The pact was appealing to the two leaders because they were both at

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How did the 'Malaise' Period of Struggle in the 1970s Occur in the United States
...eries of severe political and economic problems that convulsed much of the United States. Richard Nixon became the first president to resign in office, Geral The 1960s were a tumultuous time for the United States and abroad. The U.S. saw the assassination of major figures, includi

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Why Was the Battle of Antietam a Pivotal event in the American Civil War
...an, in Sharpsburg, Maryland. In this one poignant moment in time, American history was forever altered. If Gettysburg was the most significant battle in terms This battle changed the formally stated purpose of the war from one of states’ rights vs unification to one of th

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Was Leni Riefenstahl a War Criminal
...s, especially outcasts and heroines. She began her career on the stage and stated in the documentary that becoming a star was “intoxicating.” It can be i ...ents of the event from above to show the mass of people and flags as being united with one being indistinguishable from the next. All of these images are bas

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What caused Bacon's Rebellion
...probably one of the most confusing and intriguing chapters in Jamestown's history. For many years, historians considered the Virginia Rebellion of 1676 to be ...plete, Bacon issued his "Declaration of the People" on July 30, 1676 which stated that Berkeley was corrupt, played favorites and protected the Indians for h

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Why did Operation Market Garden in 1944 fail
...mainly fought in the Netherlands. It was the largest airborne operation in history up to that time. The operation was a daring one, and it was the brainchild ...ish airborne unit commander declared that the plan was flawed and famously stated that the prime objective of the offensive the Arnhem Bridge was ‘a bridge

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The Mysterious Illness of Jim Bowie: How Did He Contribute to His Own Decline
...amily owned a plantation in southern Louisiana in 1809, one year after the United States Constitution barred the international trade of slaves. Upon the deat ...lnesses than whites due to exposure over time. Trafficking slaves into the United States exposed Anglo-Americans to infected mosquitoes that were transported

18 KB (2,899 words) - 14:58, 22 September 2021
Thomas Jefferson, the Founding Fathers and Christianity: Interview with Sam Haselby
...r or not Thomas Jefferson could be described as a Christian and wanted the United States to be a Christian nation. Ultimately, the debate could not overcome ...explaining why the secular movement failed soon after the founding of the United States.

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Was the Destruction Perpetrated by Lincoln, Grant, and Sherman Necessary to End the Civil War
...oops yet proved to be a great frustration to Lincoln, who, after Antietam, stated that McClellan had a “case of the slows.” The general had the good for

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The Best Historians and Books According to James McPherson
...book most responsible for shaping his career, and even the most overrated history book ever. It's a biggie. ...416dc77a1ed57300fd119f Freedom National: The Destruction of Slavery in the United States, 1861-1865]

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American Revolution Top Ten Booklist
...has had a remarkable impact on world history over the past 200 years. The United States gradually transformed itself from a former colony into a superpower. ...ive on the Revolution they also to see and think about aspects of American history that we never considered. Here's our list.

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How Did Southern Belles Help Dispel Their Own Stereotype
...Ellen Carol DuBois and Lynn Dumenil, ''Through Women’s Eyes: An American History'' (Boston: Bedford/St. Martin’s, 2005), 149.</ref> In Southern culture, ...stayed until her patients were transferred to federal units in April 1865, stated she would never forget that sight. She, like her peers, tended to adopt fav

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Were Members of the Underground Railroad Criminals
...he North, through various undertakings, she was able to write her personal history. In the preface to her story——and throughout the text——she appeals Although the United States Constitution protected slavery under Article IV, and the Fugitive Sl

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