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What country did the word guillotine come from?

It was invented by a French man, Joseph Guillotin (1738 - 1814) who was a French physician. The machine was built in 1791 and used the following year


What was the second fleet called?

The Second Fleet, which was part of the transportation of convicts to Australia, was known as the "Lady Penrhyn Fleet." It was sent to establish a more permanent settlement in New South Wales and included several ships, with the Lady Penrhyn being the flagship. This fleet arrived in 1791, carrying convicts, supplies, and personnel to support the growing colony.


The first black American to write a scientific book?

That's really hard to say, depending on your definition of 'Scientist". Many people would consider Benjamin Banneker the first, while others would say it was George Washington Carver.


How many wars did haiti have?

Haiti has experienced several conflicts throughout its history, including the Haitian Revolution (1791-1804) which led to its independence from France. Following independence, Haiti faced numerous internal conflicts and coups, as well as foreign interventions, including the U.S. occupation from 1915 to 1934. Other notable conflicts include the civil unrest in the late 20th century, particularly in the 1980s and 1990s. While these events can be classified as wars or conflicts, the exact number can vary depending on how one defines "war."


Why is the flag at fort mchenry only have 15 stars?

There are "official" flags of the United States. The Flag Act of 1794 increased the number of stars and stripes to 15 each from 13 each (accommodating the addition of Vermont and Kentucky). This was the only official flag to have more than 13 stripes. The Flag Act of 1818 would later reduce the number of stripes to 13. Vermont and Kentucky were added as states in 1791 and 1792, respectively, but the flag was not changed to reflect those additions until 1794. After 1794, the flag would not reflect the additions of Tennessee (1796), Ohio (1803), and Louisiana (1812) until the Flag Act of 1818.