Between the years of 1337 and 1453, England and France engaged in battle. The conflict consisted of numerous engagements separated by protracted stretches of peace. Where did it begin? For years, there had been minor disagreements and clashes between the French and the English. However, King Edward III of England asserted his claim to be … Read more
King John of England was compelled to sign the Magna Carta in 1215, which declared that the monarch was not above the law and was responsible for defending the rights of the people. The Magna Carta is currently regarded as one of the most significant documents in the development of democracy. Background When Richard the … Read more
Forbidden love is so powerful and desirable in movies, books or even songs that can make you want to be a part of it. One of the most famous examples of forbidden love is Romeo and Juliet. They fall in love but are opposed by their families. It’s a tragic love story, a forbidden love … Read more
History of Haiti: Haiti is situated in the western third of the island of Hispaniola. Hispaniola was first inhabited by the indigenous Taínos. Also known as Arawak. Christopher Columbus landed on this island in 1492 during his first voyage to America. He claimed the island to the Spanish, and it soon became a major base … Read more
History of Lithuania: Originally inhabited by three Baltic tribes, Lithuania was united in 1236 by Mindaugas, the first king of Lithuania. The Kingdom of Lithuania grew over the next 100 years, becoming the largest European nation by the end of the 14th century. In 1385 Lithuania merged with Poland and under King Vytautas the kingdom … Read more
Where did Cesar Chavez grow up? Cesar Chavez grew up on a farm in Yuma, Arizona where he had two brothers and two sisters. His family ran a farm and a local grocery store. Cesar had a happy time surrounded by his family and relatives. His best friend was his younger brother Richard. His family … Read more
Ancient China was governed by the Zhou Dynasty from 1045 BC to 256 BC. In Chinese history, it was the dynasty with the longest reign. Creation of the Dynasty The Shang Dynasty had the country of Zhou as a subordinate kingdom. Wen Wang, a ruthless Zhou leader, started making plans to overthrow the Shang Dynasty. … Read more
