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History consists of studying the past. It is a branch of the humanities or social sciences.

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What new religions arose during the second great awakening?

Mormons, Seventh Day Adventist, and Christadelphians are the new religions that arose during the Second Great Awakening. Another religion that arose was the Church of Christ.

Definition of Prohibition?

the action of forbidding something, especially by law.

What is the Capitol rotunda?

The Capitol rotunda is the large round section in the center of the Capitol building, below the dome. It connects the House and Senate sides of the Capitol.

A panorama of 19 scenes from American history are painted below the 36 windows of the rotunda. Among many others, there are scenes depicting Columbus' landing in the New World, Pocahontas saving Capt. John Smith, Pilgrims landing at Plymouth Rock, the Battle of Lexington and the reading of the Declaration of Independence. Several sculptures stand in the rotunda, some of political figures such as George Washington and Dwight Eisenhower, others of civil rights giants such as Martin Luther King, Jr. and others of American activists, such as a group sculpture of suffragists. Politicians who have lain in state in the Capitol rotunda include Abraham Lincoln, John F. Kennedy, Edward Everett Dirksen and J. Edgar Hoover. Rosa Parks is one of others who have lain in honor in the rotunda.

What are some secrets of iota phi theta?

Delta Sigma Theta is an African American sorority where members pledge to uphold the traditions of the sisterhood. The secrets of Delta Sigma Theta are known only to members of the sorority, and are not shared with the public.

How did people greet each other in 1800 America?

They generally greeted each other by saying "hello". This is the same way people greet each other now. However, they were much more formal to each other in the 1800s.

What did Sir Syed want to achieve for the Muslim community?

He wanted to see the muslims united and prospering.He wantwd them to take advantage of british education and ideas, believing that this would give muslims positive approach and they could get part in government.

It was a mistake for the British to use mercenaries to help them fight the war?

Yes, it was a mistake for the British to use mercenaries in the war because loyalty doesn't mean much to them it's all about the pay so if the other side gives a better offer they will switch their side.

What conflict arises due to the separation of powers?

power is distributed among the three independent branches of government~

What did reaganomics lead to?

Reaganomics led to decreased inflation, decreased interest rates, and increased budget deficits.

The effect of glowing light in American landscapes is mainly?

The Hudson River School was a collective group of landscape painters in the mid-19th Century. They used the effect of glowing light heavily in the painting of American landscapes.

Site of a European conference that drew boundary lines to divide up the continent of Africa?

The city of Berlin, Germany was the site of the Berlin Conference from November, 1884 to February, 1885, during which European countries negotiated colonial boundaries and trade during the "Scramble for Africa" (New Imperialism) that began around 1880.

What was The progression of World War 2?

If the question is taken at face value, there is no way to answer it here. The detailed answer(s) are in books and documentary films. Ask a local librarian for help. If you want a simpler answer, a lot of important detail will be left out.

WWII actually started in July, 1937 between the Chinese and Japanese. It started in Europe in September, 1939 with Nazi Germany invading Poland. At first, the Nazis were unstoppable. They conquered almost all of Europe and a large chunk of Russia by the end of 1942. The Japanese did a similar job in Asia and the Pacific Islands after bombing Pearl Harbor in December, 1941. By 1943 the Allies had stopped the Axis and started to force them back. The Nazis surrendered first in May, 1945 with Japan giving up in August, 1945 and making it official, with a formal surrender ceremony, in September, 1945.

Mike, Loveland, CO

Why did many blacks stay in the South after the 1862 Homestead Act?

They were unable to take advantage of the act due to its specific requirements that needed money and the recently freed slaves did not have enough money