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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 was the spanish clothing like in the mid 1800s?
In Spain, by the mid 1800s, their fashion was similar to European fashions. In both Mexico and Spain, they wore dresses that covered the neck and arms, and often wore long dresses. Of course, many didn't wear corsets or hoops until the influence of English culture. In New Mexico, however, many still dressed in their own traditional style separate from Mexico and Spain. Many blended their culture with Navajo and Pueblo Indians. They wore lose fitting blouses, that were short-sleeved during warmer months. They wore loose skirts, they were above the ankle. And they often wore moccasins or slippers. They wore gold earrings in their ears, and they wore their hair up if they were around 12 to 12 and older. They would often where gold or pearl necklaces. And they wore sashes around their waist, and they had sashes called rebozos that they wrapped around them.
What were the problems of building Kenya Uganda railway?
the builders were constantly attacked by the man eaters of tsavo
Why where women and children preferred as workers in factories?
They were small and generally more agile than men, so they could work in more cramped conditions. Also they rarely complained of unacceptable work conditions.
What is Joseph King Oliver's favorite color?
His favorite food is a Chicken Cutlet Sandwich with mayonnaise.
What did early immigrants get paid in the late 1800s and early 1900s?
In the late 1800's, many decided to immigrate to the U.S. because it was perceived as land of economic opportunity. They entered through several different ports, and started looking for work. The men were paid less than others, and women even less than men, and they were stereotyped and discriminated against.
Charles Lindbergh (Pilot) Louis Armstrong (Jazz Musician) John T. Scopes (Biology Teacher) Langston Hughes (Writer) Al Capone (Gangster) Amelia Earhart (Pilot) Theda Bara (Actress) Clara Bow (Actress) Babe Ruth (Baseball Player) Zora Neale Hurston (Writer) F. Scott Fitzgerald (Writer) Duke Ellington (Jazz Musician) Buster Keaton (Actor) Marcus Garvey (African-American Activist) Bessie Smith (Jazz Singer) Alexander Fleming (Inventor of Penicillin) That ought to get you started. ;)
You can glean a good many from the linked page, although it must be said that Americans and other people from the West are over-represented in it.
How many flags does the US Army have?
There is no exact known number of flags, total or just different types. There could be millions of flags (and most likely are) as cities, states, provinces, regions, unrecognized countries, unions, countries, etc. have their own flags. There are 54 national flags in Africa, however; one for each nation.
What subjects were taught in the late 1800s threw 1900s?
social studies, math, science, and language arts.
Who were the famous people in the 1960's?
President John F. Kennedy, Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., The Beatles, Nitka Kruschev, Jackie B. Kennedy Onassis, Senator Robert F. Kennedy, Pres. Lydon B. Johnson, Ho Chi Min, Mao Tse-Tung, Sean Connery, The Rolling Stones, Rowan & Martin, James Arness, The Supremes, Malcolm X., Petula Clark, Nat King Cole, Neil Armstrong, John Glen. Just to name a few people.
What were the names of Caroline Chisholm's children?
Caroline Chisholm's childrens' names were, Archibald, William, Henry, Sydney, Caroline and Monica.
Describe the conditions on board a slave ship?
If you are talking about the slave transport ships I can give you a nice answer. The ships caused the slaves to become diseased, malnourished, and all in all horribly killed. The people on the ship did not do much exept for (sorry for a bit of profanity) rape the female africans. Disease claimed most of the lives on the ship and they had to lay in their own waste (aka feces and urine) until the ship came to port. Many africans did not make the trip to the Americas.
What types of movies were made about Pancho Villa?
Pancho Villa has: Played himself in "Life of Villa" in 1912. Played himself in "With General Pancho Villa in Mexico" in 1913. Played himself in "The Life of General Villa" in 1914. Played himself in "Following the Flag in Mexico" in 1916. Played himself in "Fifty Years Before Your Eyes" in 1950. Played himself in "This Was Yesterday" in 1954. Played himself in "Jack Johnson" in 1970. Played himself in "Francisco Villa" in 1984. Played himself in "Biography" in 1987. Played himself in "Tales of the Gun" in 1998. Played himself in "First Command" in 2005.
What famous people lived in 1800 to 1900?
Queen Victoria-1837,first British monarch to live in Buckingham Palace, Thomas Jefferson,1801,first US president to be inaugurated in Washington D.C, William Henry Harrison-1841,first us president to die in office.At 32 days he also had the shortest term in office, Tim Hyer-1841,first recognized boxing (fisticuffs)champion.Harriet Beecher stowe
Franklin pierce, Abraham Lincoln
Where were most major American cities located in the 1800 and late 1900?
America's major cities were manufacturing and transportation centers clustered in the Northeast, on the Pacific Coast, and along the waterways of the Midwest. Connected by the new rail road lines, cities became magnets for immigrants and rural Americans.
What could you find in most western towns?
In most western towns you could find at least one prostitute. When the cowboys came in to town they were ready to spend money. Liquor, women and a good time, then on back to work or the trail.
Where was Napoleon's first battle?
Napoleon was engaged in his first fighting in the early year 1793 when he took part with the rank of lieutenant- colonel of artillery in an aborted tentative of seizing the Sardinia town of La Maddalena in Northern Sardinia. Indeed he was not in command of the task force and he was not responsible for the failure.
What type of transportation was invented in the late 1800s and early 1900s?
The forms of transportation introduced were cable-car lines, a trolley car and the nations first subway.
How did the dutch treat the natives of south Africa during the Boer war?
They were hostile to them and pushed them off their land so they could use it for their own purposes. The Boers were farmers of Dutch, German and Swiss descent. They are predominately Dutch which their language Afrikaans resembles.
When was the first television center started in India?
1981
May 19th, 1982 Asian Games started in India and the Color TV started the same day.
What is the womens role in history in 19th and 20th century?
Women's roles in history in the 19th and 20 century mainly revolved around the household. They bore children, were nurses, and teachers. During periods of war, they were drafted into the labor market.
