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History of Central America
History of the region between Mexico and South America including Houduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Belize, El Salvador, and Panama
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A soddy is a dwelling having thick walls of blocks cut from an upper layer of grassland i.e,sod. Houses of this type were constructed quickly by early settlers in the Great Plains of the United States in areas where timber and stone were scarce, suitable clay was not available for making bricks in quantity, but good-quality sod was readily obtainable. Often, constructed partially underground, or built into the side of a hill to provide improved thermal insulation. The walls were usually plastered with clay to promote cleanliness and dryness within the structure, and to reduce or prevent insect infestation.
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What president's houses can you see in Virginia?
You can see George Washington and Thomas Jeffersons house in Virginia
How long did the battle of Shiloh last?
The Battle of Shiloh took place over two days, April 6-7, 1862, in southwest Tennessee.
How close did lee come to Harrisburg?
During the Gettysburg Campaign in July 1863, General Robert E. Lee's Confederate Army advanced towards Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, but ultimately did not reach the city. Lee's forces approached within approximately 25 miles of Harrisburg before diverting towards Gettysburg for the pivotal battle that took place from July 1 to July 3. The threat to Harrisburg prompted the Union forces to reinforce the area, but Lee's strategic focus shifted, leading to the significant confrontation at Gettysburg instead.
What was the Cailfornia land law of 1851?
The grantees required to provide proof of ownership within two
What is a tintype and how is it made?
It was an early (1860-1880) type of wet plate photography that had an advantage of requiring only a very short exposure time, instead of the three to five minutes most photographic processes required at the time.
I think you probably are referring to an Aztec "didactic speech"; ignore me if that is incorrect.
An Aztec didactic speech would have been made by a nobleman (not woman), using the language of the nobles, which was different from the language of the common people. These speeches were deliberately pretentious, using grandiose and flowery wording out of proportion to the occasion. There were certain standard phrases that were used again and again by many different speakers.
You may recall that when Lincoln read his "Gettysburg Address", it was met with great disappointment. People had expected an impressive oration similar to the speech that had just preceded Lincoln's, which lasted two hours compared to Lincoln's two minutes. That preceding overblown oration was a modern equivalent of a "didactic"
"Didactic" standing alone means something that is intended as a teaching tool, especially teaching with moral overtones. That may have been the original intent; one authority says that didactic speeches were given only on special occasions, such as a marriage, the birth of a child, or the election of a chieftain. However, another scholar says that didactic speech-making was an admired skill and young noblemen might engage in impromptu contests.
Where was the settlement at port royal moved?
The settlement at Port Royal, originally located on the southern coast of what is now South Carolina, was moved to a new location after it was destroyed by a hurricane in 1710. The new settlement was established further inland, near the present-day town of Beaufort. This relocation aimed to provide better protection from natural disasters and improve trade opportunities.
Where did the word stain come from?
It traces back to the Middle English steynen and tingen, from the Old Norse steina [paint] and the Middle and Old French desteindre [to discolor, and to color or dye, respectively]. Further back, it traces to the Latin tingere [to dip, moisten, or tinge] from the Greek tengein [to moisten or wet].
What is Cabo Gracias a Dios Nicaragua famous for?
"Cabo - Gracias a Dios" {cabo=cape / sea port, gracias a dios= thanks to god / in omen & apreciation for a safet arrival ashore}. This was the actual "first American soil that Christopher Colombus landed on." Located in Modern-day; North East "Nicaragua" shore on Central America.
