How did the Fronde affect the french monarchy?
Great question! The Fronde was a series of civil wars in France between 1648 and 1653. This is when Louis XIV was just a small child and after his father…
What does Susan B. Anthony mean by “alleged crime”?
Susan B Anthony attempted to cast a vote in an election even though she, as a woman, was not eligible. She argued that the law was invalid. She made a…
Who invented the cotton gin?
Eli Whitney Eli Whitney invented the cotton gin in 1793 to help improve the process of picking cotton. Whitney also had a lot of legal trouble in enforcing his patent.…
What is an indentured servant?
Contracted Labor, particularly of the 1500s and 1600s era, notably in colonial North America. Later much of the labor was taken over by Slaves. Indentured referred to boiler plate printed…
What areas did the Axis powers control at the height of their power?
The Axis and its allies controlled all of Europe save Iberia, Great Britain, Ireland, Iceland, Switzerland, Sweden, and Turkey. The Axis also controlled parts of Africa, and large chunks of…