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Decade - 1900s

This category has questions involving events, social trends, political beliefs, major discoveries, or general information related to the 1900's.

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What are the differences between 19th and 20th century cinema?

Cine filming was only invented very late in the 19th cent, so you can't really talk about '19th cent' cinema, it was just a few people using the newly invented process. In the 20th cent, of course, we had everything form documentaries to blockbusters.

What was Europe like in the 1900's?

In the 1900's there were many factories and Britain had many of these. There were lots of steam engines. Also, there was a larger opportunity for people to be employed because of jobs going on in factories. Britain had less rural area because it was covered by factories.

Who were famous people during 1750- 1900?

Well, there was Queen Victoria, um napoleon and Hitler, Winston Churchill and the titanic

How did women live in the 1900s?

well they were treated as slaves, unless they were wealthyy!

I found it out, im doing my homework. That is one of my findings;hoped it helped!:)xx

Value of 1900 twenty dollar gold piece in bezel?

I would be interested in buying it if you name your price what kind of bezel does it have.

How much did a house cost in the 1900's?

The prices varied from abut $400 on up to several thousand. $400=£266.7596 $1,000=£666.899

What is Lindsey Graham's phone number?

Sen. Lindsey Grahams phone numbers are: Washington DC office: (202) 224-5972 Colombia Office: 803-933-0112 Florence Office:

843-669-1505 Alternatively, you may phone the United States Capitol switchboard at (202) 224-3121. A switchboard operator will connect you directly with the Senate office you request.

What was life like in and around the year 1900?

People lived in small spaces/ workhouses, the average life exspectancy was, for men 49.7 year & for women 50.2 years :)

and many lived in poverty, with no benefits or any funding but charities were available.

What is a cease fire?

A cease fire is when two oposing armies agree to stop fighting temporarily. This can be an agreement between 2 large armies or 2 small groups on the battlefield. The terms of the cease-fire has to be agreed to on the spot so this is a risky time as either side could accidently start fighting again. This is not the same as a Truce. Sometimes a battle or a war wears down both sides and they call a cease-fire in order to discuss a truce or negotiate for a surrender. The most common application was a cease-fire to attend the wounded and remove the dead.

Why did john c calhoun support slavery?

Calhoun lived in South Carolina and represented that state in the Senate. He knew that slaves were a vital part of the state's cotton-based economy. If he had any moral doubts about the practice he was able to overcome them.

How have gender roles changed since the 1900s?

Well Gender Roles have changed by in the 1900's the woman started to vote and now in the 21st century they can vote and they have every right.

Why did Nickelodeons appeal to immigrants in the early 1900's?

Immigrants loved the Nickelodeons because they served as a graphic example of how to learn the way things were done in their new country. Based on its popularity in their community, many considered it a social center where they got to enjoy an evening of entertainment with friends and neighbors.

What did children learn at school in the 1900's?

They learnt arithmetic, spelling, writing, sometimes swimming, archery and basketball if you were wealthy and went to a private academy.

What were the problems that railroads faced in the 1900's?

Railroads were becoming and oligopoly which means that only a few people owned large amounts of track. This went against the progressive movement people were going through. People thought that only a few people owned alot of the capitalthat could be spread out to people of the working-class. Progressivism and Socialism were looming and that's why they were a problem.

How much did bread cost in the 1900?

25 cents

(I would check on this-in 1904, a pound of ham cost $.11, and in 1914, bread was $.04-.08 per loaf. $.25 seems way too high.)

Who lived at 31 Bayston Road Stoke Newington N16 in 1900?

Who lived at the Brookhouse Farm, Selattyn, Oswestry in about 1900?

What were the new inventions of 1900-1910?

The telephone,aircraft auto pilot, traffic light, fridge , the zipper, and tin foil was replaced by aluminum. The transatlantic wireless communication (Marconi), the automobile, the newspaper began to be sold town wide to everyone, there are many more.

What inventions were invented in the 1900's?

Some inventions of the 1900's include:

1901 - vacuum cleaner

1902- air conditioner

1903- electrocardiograph

1904- tractor

1905- radio tube diode

1906- sonar

1907- helicopter

1908- cellophane

1909- gun silencer

What was the value of 1900 Morgan Silver Dollar?

The 1900 Morgan Silver Dollar features the Statue of Liberty on one side, and an eagle on the other. Online collectors are buying Morgan Silver Dollars for around 100 to 300 dollars, depending on quality.

Inventions from 1890-1901?

The Phantoscope, a prototype of the motion picture projector was invented by Charles Francis Jenkins. He displayed the first "movie" before an audience, using reeled film and electric light, in 1894 in Richmond, Indiana. Jenkins twice patented the machine before selling it to Thomas Edison.

What happened in 1851?

In 1850 Elvis was born with santa Claus. Elvis and santa are distant brothers.

Also in 1850 ice cream was made along with potato chips. Another thing in 1851 the name Steven, Noah, Cameron and Anthony was thought of.

All of these names mean YOUR STUPID. Remember about Elvis and Santa.