How did the Time of Troubles affect Russia? Russia experienced the famine of 1601–03, which killed a third of the population, within three years of Fyodor’s death. The Time of Troubles ended with the election of Michael Romanov as tsar by the Zemsky Sobor in 1613, establishing the Romanov dynasty which ruled Russia until the […]
Who left because of the potato famine?
Who left because of the potato famine? Emigration from the country, which had steadily increased in the years leading up to the famine, ballooned, and by 1855 2 million people had fled, swelling the immigrant Irish populations of Canada, the United States, Australia and elsewhere. What immigrants came to America to escape the potato famine? […]
What kind of beer is Alamo?
What kind of beer is Alamo? A traditional German-style Kölsch Ale made with Czech hops. The taste is light, crisp, and clean with an aroma that is both floral and peppery. What beer do the Irish really drink? Guinness Stout His beer, the venerable Guinness Stout, would become the national drink of Ireland (though some […]
What were the social impact of British rule in India?
What were the social impact of British rule in India? Social Sphere: In the social sphere British impact proved to be beneficial. The prohibition of Sati, abolition of child-marriage, introduction of widow remarriage, checking of infanticide, polygamy, untouchabihty etc. eradicated age old social evils from the Indian society. What were some social impacts of colonialism […]
How is the Indus Valley Civilization mysterious?
How is the Indus Valley Civilization mysterious? In addition to the lack of war, one of the lasting mysteries of the Indus civilization is the distinct lack of references to great leaders in the society. Finally, we haven’t found a bilingual translation tool, like the Rosetta Stone, for the Indus script. Why the end of […]
Who was all involved in the Seven Years War?
Who was all involved in the Seven Years War? Seven Years’ War, (1756–63), the last major conflict before the French Revolution to involve all the great powers of Europe. Generally, France, Austria, Saxony, Sweden, and Russia were aligned on one side against Prussia, Hanover, and Great Britain on the other. Who fought in the French […]
Why were heavy cavalry so effective?
Why were heavy cavalry so effective? For much of history, humans have used some form of cavalry for war and, as a result, cavalry tactics have evolved over time. Tactically, the main advantages of cavalry over infantry troops were greater mobility, a larger impact, and a higher position. When did cavalry start? 400 ce–1350. The […]
What did Napoleon do on the island of St. Helena?
What did Napoleon do on the island of St. Helena? During Napoleon’s time on the island, Sir Hudson Lowe was appointed Governor of St Helena. However five years later Napoleon finally won Lowe over, and persuaded him to build a new Longwood House. However he died just before it was completed, after six years in […]
Did King Arthur really love Guinevere?
Did King Arthur really love Guinevere? Guinevere was the wife of King Arthur, the legendary ruler of Britain. She was a beautiful and noble queen, but her life took a tragic turn when she fell in love with Lancelot, one of Arthur’s bravest and most loyal knights. Later, however, the king was forced to accuse […]