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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
751 Questions
Where does the Canadian Pacific Railway start and end?
It starts in Quebec and ends in British Columbia.
'Oulart Hollow' is mentioned in the song The Wind That Shakes the Barley, which is an Irish Ballad. It refers to the Battle of Oulart Hill in 1798. For more information, refer to the related links provided.
What is a Andean instrument made from bamboo stalks tied together called?
It is called a panpipe, and you can find people using them in native American villages in Peru.
Did the 82nd airborne division do a combat jump into panama 20 dec 1989?
Yes the 82nd Airborne did do a combat jump over Panama on December 20, 1989
Why did Madison believe that Spirit and faction have a positive impact on the government?
James Madison believed in the power of rhetoric and logic, believing all positions could be addressed and debated in cases of spirit and faction. This was especially beneficial if one group felt they were being discriminated against by another group, or having their needs denied for the benefit of the whole, argument was needed to resolve these conflicts.
How was the Puerto Rican race made?
The Spanish settlers, and the black African slaves, and in some cases the Mulatto's, when these to races mixed, the natives almost disappeared, thanks to small pox.
Why were people from Asia and other part of Africa brought to south Africa?
one reason was that some become slaves for boerss, and also later some people from English colonies were brought to Africa to fight for the English during the boer war
Who was in charge of Guatemala gaining independence?
Guatemala gained its independence from Spain in 1821, and formed a federation known as the United Provinces of Central America. This led to civil war and revolution. The revolution was lead by Rafael Carrera, the country's military leader. In 1871, the country had a Liberal Revolution which was led by Justo Rufino Barrios.
Why did they have a Civil War?
the north and the south were fighting over owning slaves and went to war over it. the north also wanted to keep the union together and the south wanted to separate and make their own nation.
The benefits from the Panama Canal?
The Panama Canal helped the import and export of goods. This created jobs. Trading
helped to increase the economy. Travel became easier and faster. There were particular benefits for the U.S., as the nation had recently expaned fully out west to California, which was colonized in 1802. when gold was discovered in California soon after, America was eager to create a short sea passage to her western-most parts for gold shipment, rather than transporting gold over land to her east coast. America was also interested in easier access to her pacific colonies, such as Hawaii, Guam, and the Philippines, which she had acquired from Spain just before that time.
Quite simply that ships wishing to go to the opposite side of the USA or those wishing to navigate around the North and South American continents could now do so by passing directly through the middle rater then having to travel the extra distance and navigate the reputedly rough waters south of South America In other words it was a major short cut. it was much faster. and it was far safer.
Those are the basic benefits of the Panama Canal.
Why did a potlatch depend on the fur trade?
This custom predates the arrival of Europeans in North America. So it never depended entirely or even mainly on the fur trade. However, once contact with Europeans was established and the fur trade began, furs might have been included in potlatch ceremonies for their value in commerce.
