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what country was at war with Iran for eight years from 1980?
Iraq was at war with Iran during an eight year period.
What was the era of the good feelings?
The Era of Good Feeling was a period of about eight years during the presidency of Monroe. During this period, there was no partisan animosity due to the disbanding of the Federalists.
Where did the word dollar come from?
The word dollar is derived from German Taler (Thaler) - also a unit of currency. (The word had sometimes been used as a nickname for Spanish pieces of eight, which cirulated in the American colonies).
In a US will written in 1759 what does proclamation money mean?
Proclamation Money was coin valued according to a proclamation issued by Queen Anne on 18 June 1704 and in effect until 1775. Colonists and colonial governments reckoned their accounts in pounds, shillings, and pence but used a variety of coinages in their daily exchanges, including the Spanish pieces of eight and the French silver "dollars" (ecus). Under the proclamation, the various colonial valuations of Spanish pieces of eight, the most common coins in the American colonies, were superseded by a uniform valuation of six shillings. This attempt to unify the silver currency of the colonies failed in practice.
What is the significance of the Articles?
The Articles of Confederation were the first framework for the government of the USA. They were enough of a structure, for the nation to survive during those eight years (1781-1789).
What cry of long john silvers parrot?
"Pieces of Eight! Pieces of Eight!"
When was Pieces of Eight created?
Pieces of Eight was created on 1978-09-01.
Are Spanish coins pieces of eight?
Yes, Spanish coins known as "pieces of eight" refer specifically to the Spanish dollar, which was a silver coin worth eight reales. These coins became widely used in trade during the 16th to 19th centuries and were recognized for their consistent weight and silver content. The term "piece of eight" comes from the coin being physically cut into eight pieces for smaller transactions.
What kind of money pirates had?
'Pieces of Eight, Pieces of Eight' as all the parrots say...
Who said pieces of eight pieces of eight?
Cap'n Flint, Long John Silver's parrot.
8. spanish coins,pieces of _____?
Eight
What is Spanish coins pieces of?
eight
What are some song titles containing the word eight?
"Pieces of Eight" - Styx
Is a pizza always cut into eight pieces?
No.
Who wrote the song pieces of eight?
Styx
How were the pieces of eight cut?
Pieces of eight were originally Spanish silver coins, specifically the Spanish dollar, that were cut into eight segments or "bits" to create smaller denominations. This practice allowed for easier transactions in everyday commerce. The coins were typically cut into two, four, or eight pieces, with each piece representing a fraction of the whole coin's value. This system of cutting coins ultimately led to the term "pieces of eight" and influenced future currency systems.
What currency did they use in the colonial days?
pieces of eight
