Was Shi Huangdi a good or bad emperor? Yes, Emperor Qin Shi Huangdi was an effective leader because he helped form China. He was the first Emperor of China, and helped form it into the country it is today. He built many new things to help China improve throughout his reign. He did many good […]
What brought the Underground Railroad to an end?
What brought the Underground Railroad to an end? End of the Line The Underground Railroad ceased operations about 1863, during the Civil War. In reality, its work moved aboveground as part of the Union effort against the Confederacy. Did the Underground Railroad start and end? Established in the early 1800s and aided by people involved […]
How much is a Sir Charles Kingsford Smith 1 dollar coin worth?
How much is a Sir Charles Kingsford Smith 1 dollar coin worth? “1997 – $1 Sir Charles Kingsford Smith – “Small Head” – ‘C’ Mint Mark – 2017 Catalogue Value $20. How much is a 2001 $1 coin worth? The 2001 Sacagawea dollars in circulated condition are only worth their face value of $1.00. These […]
Why was Botany Bay given its name?
Why was Botany Bay given its name? The bay was the site in 1770 of Captain James Cook’s first landing in Australia. He named it Stingray Harbour but later changed the name because of the variety of new plants found there by his expedition’s naturalist, Joseph (later Sir Joseph) Banks. What does HMS Endeavour stand […]
When did the Federation of Australia occur?
When did the Federation of Australia occur? 1 January 1901 Australia’s 6 British colonies became one nation on 1 January 1901. The Constitution is one of the Commonwealth of Australia’s founding documents. After many years of debate and drafting, it was passed by the British Parliament, and given royal assent (approval by the Queen), in […]
How are Anzac biscuits made?
How are Anzac biscuits made? The Anzac biscuit is a sweet biscuit, popular in Australia and New Zealand, made using rolled oats, flour, sugar, butter (or margarine), golden syrup, baking soda, boiling water, and (optionally) desiccated coconut. What is the first step of making Anzac biscuits? ANZAC Biscuits Step 1: Ingredients. – 1 1/2 Tbsp […]
What advantages did European societies have over African societies in the 1400s and 1500s?
What advantages did European societies have over African societies in the 1400s and 1500s? They had superior weapons over the Africans which made it easy for them to protect themselves against Africans during transatlantic trade. The Europeans had established feudal system which aided them to organize power and labor in their societies. How did relations […]
Where do Creoles live?
Where do Creoles live? Creoles may be of any race and live in any area, rural or urban. The Creole culture of Southwest Louisiana is thus more similar to the culture dominant in Acadiana than it is to the Creole culture of New Orleans. Where did Creoles originate? Origins of the term Coined in the […]
Where did the original Jamaicans come from?
Where did the original Jamaicans come from? The original inhabitants of Jamaica are believed to be the Arawaks, also called Tainos. They came from South America 2,500 years ago and named the island Xaymaca, which meant ““land of wood and water”. The Arawaks were a mild and simple people by nature. What language did the […]