How did the cultivation of cattle contribute to US expansion and success as a world power?
The cultivation of cattle in the United States ensured that once the slaves were freed, there was still money to be made. Cattle was big business in the southwest with herds being driven to meet railways for transport to Chicago or Kansas City. Railways expanded to allow more cattle to make the trip. Cattle ensured there was lots of money during the late 1800's.
What was a group of distinguished African Americans soldiers in world war 1?
Yes, absolutely, and with distinction. Unfortunately, due to prejudice and due to the fact that America was still segregated, even the most educated black soldiers were given the most menial jobs; they were also expected to endure frequent discrimination from white officers, especially southern white officers who believed black soldiers lacked intelligence. But despite that, there were large numbers of black soldiers (the term "African-American" was not yet in common use; they were either called negro, or colored, or black) during World War 1, and by all accounts, they did a commendable job.
A fused power strip is often used for?
sockets that attaches to the end of a flexible cable and allows multiple devices to be plugged in. As such it can be considered a type of trailing socket though that term is more often used for single and double cable mounted sockets. The term is also used to refer to the complete assembly with the power strip on one end and a plug on the other. Power strips are often used when many electrical devices are in proximity, especially with audio/video and computer systems.
Why did the 4.5 million Irish Americans sympathize with Germany and the Central Power?
Because of the way the British treated Ireland, Irish immigrants wanted nothing to do with supporting the allies.
Electrons flow through a circuit from a power source and return to the power source via what?
a wire assumed to be at ground
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What help is available to replace gas central heating?
TO REPLACE WITH WHAT? IF YOU WANT TO UPGRADE TO A BETTER SYSTEM, CONSULT YOUR LOCAL UTILITY FIRST TO DETERMINE THE MOST COST EFFECTIVE FUEL OR ENERGY SOURCE. ELECTRICITY MAY BE YOUR BEST CHOICE IN THAT HEAT PUMPS GIVE YOU A THREE TO ONE (OR BETTER), RETURN ON YOUR ENERGY DOLLAR. IF THIS IS A DIY CHANGE YOUR OWN FURNACE OUT DEAL, BE CAREFULL. HAVE ANYTHING YOU DO CHECKED OUT BY YOUR LOCAL UTILITY, AND/ OR MECHANICAL INSPECTOR, BEFORE YOU START, AND BEFORE YOU FIRE IT UP. CHANGING OUT THE FURNACE IS NOT TOO TOUGH BUT FABRICATING THE DUCTWORK TRANSITIONS SHOULD BE LEFT TO A GOOD SHEET METAL SHOP. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN HAVING A CONTRACTOR DO THE WORK: 1) DETERMINE YOUR MOST COST EFFECTIVE FUEL OR ENERGY SOURCE. 2) HAVE A HEAT LOAD ANALYSIS DONE ON YOUR HOME. THIS WILL TELL YOU EXACTLY WHAT SIZE EQUIPMENT (IN BTUH), YOU NEED TO PURCHASE WITHOUT OVERSIZING. DON'T LET ANYONE LICK THEIR THUMB FROM THE CURB AND TELL YOU YOU NEED A BLAH, BLAH, BLAH. YOUR LOCAL UTILITY MAY PROVIDE THIS SERVICE AT NO CHARGE. THEY WILL ALSO BE ABLE TO TELL YOU ABOUT ALL THE REBATES AND TAX INCENTIVES AVAILABLE IN YOUR AREA. 3) FIND 3 REPUTABLE HVAC CONTRACTORS IN YOUR AREA TO GIVE YOU WRITTEN QUOTATIONS. A GOOD CONTRACTOR WILL BE ABLE TO PROVIDE YOU WITH AN ASHRAE REPORT THAT SHOWS THE EFFICIENCY OF THE SYSTEMS THEY PROPOSE INSTALLING. lc
How did World War 1 contribute to the collapse of the Russian monarchy?
World War I contributed to the start of the march revolution. WWI limited Russia's resources, which caused factories to not turn out enough supplies. When tsar Nicholass II took action, he left affairs to the tsarina, who listened to Gregory Rasputin. government confidence weakened, and rasputinwas killed. Then the tsar stepped down.
What were the German armored cars for world war 1?
Just standard automobiles of the times, plated with steel sheets.
What were the controversies of the World War 1 military draft?
The Conscription Act of 1917 led to anarchists and radicals challenging new draft law as a violation of the Thirteenth Amendment which forbids slavery and involuntary servitude. The Supreme Court in the Selective Act Draft Cases of 1918, unanimously upheld the law as constitutional.
What date did the countries involved in World War 1 enter the war?
I will only list the more important countries involved in the war because there were many minor countries that are of very little importance to the war.
Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia July 28 1914
Russia declared war on Austria-Hungary July 30 1914
Germany declared war on Russia August 1 1914
Germany declared war on France August 3 1914
Germany declared war on Belgium August 4 1914
Britain declared war on Germany August 4 1914
Montenegro declared war on Austria-Hungary August 5 1914
Serbia declared war on Germany August 6 1914
Montenegro declared war on August 9 1914
France declared war on Austria-Hungary August 11 1914
Britain declared war on Austria-Hungary August 12 1914
Austria-Hungary declared war on Belgium August 22 1914
Japan declared war on Germany August 23 1914
Japan declared war on Austria-Hungary August 25 1914
Russia declared war on Ottoman Empire November 1 1914
Serbia declared war on Ottoman Empire November 2 1914
Montenegro declared war on Ottoman Empire November 3 1914
Britain declared war on Ottoman Empire November 5 1914
France declared war on Ottoman Empire November 5 1914
Italy declared war on Austria-Hungary May 23 1915
Italy declared war on Ottoman Empire August 21 1915
Bulgaria declared war on Serbia October 14 1915
Britain declared war on Bulgaria October 15 1915
Montenegro declared war on Bulgaria October 15 1915
France declared war on Bulgaria October 16 1915
Italy declared war on Bulgaria October 19 1915
Russia declared war on Bulgaria October 19 1915
Romania declared war on Austria-Hungary August 27 1916
Italy declared war on Germany August 27 1916
Germany declared war on Romania August 28 1916
Ottoman Empire declared war on Romania August 20 1916
Bulgaria declared war on Romania September 1 1916
United States declared war on Germany April 6 1917
United States declared war on Austria-Hungary December 7 1917
The Armistice occurred November 18 1918
Note: where Britain is listed, this includes declarations of war by British Dominions also(Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and India), as they were not completely independent during the First World War and couldn't conduct Foreign Policy themselves.
How did a local conflict in the Balkans turn into a war that involved millions of people?
After the Balkans defeated most of the Ottoman Empire it created a population of people who all had different social and religious believes. Fighting among the people kept escalating with the assassination of Franz Ferdinand the Archduke of Austria.
What year id the central powers surrender?
They surrendered on the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month, in 1918. What a coincidence!
How many German soldiers served in the German army at the end of world war 1?
It would be hard to say how many soldiers were fighting for Germany in the last days of World War One. However I can tell you that according to the book, About the Great War (by Michael E. Hanlon, El Sobrante, CA, THC Publishing, 1992) 1,808,000 German soldiers were killed in WW1. According to the Treaty of Versaille, Germany was only allowed to have a defense force of 100,000 soldiers.
Why did Bismarck seek alliances that later became the Triple Alliance?
Bismark wanted to isolate France, as well as expand Germany's boundaries, and they wanted to strengthen their army.
Well, you haven't really asked an easily understood question. You could be asking for what countries where allied to who or when.
Starting before WWI in 1914:
On one side there was Germany, Austria-Hungary and Italy (the triple alliance).
And on the other side was Britain, France and Russia (the triple entente).
Bulgaria and the Ottomans joined the triple alliance but Italy switched sides, so the alliance came to be called the central powers.
The entente also got many allies, amongst them Japan, Romania and USA, but Russia had internal problems to deal with from 1917.
What was German economy like in world war 1?
Germany's large and efficient economy was very effectively harnessed to the war effort by the Reichswirtschaftsamt (RWA) - the Reich Economic Office (or Department). The RWA was headed by the industrialist Walther Rathenau, assisted by a dedicated staff. Given the British naval blockade, which led to shortages of many raw materials and foodstuffs, it had a huge task ...
Why did Great Britain join the triple entente?
Great Britain had the biggest empire and the Germans were jealous and they wanted some of the land so when Germany were building up their navy Great Britain got worried that they were gonna come and take their land so they joined the triple entente because then he had backup if that did happen.
What did women and children do during world war 1 in England?
women worked in the places of where men used to work like in farming ,stoking the fire and so on . old children helped their siblings like looking after the baby and stuff